Minutes deep into the celebration, with the room filled with music, loud laughter, drinks passed around, games being played across the hall—Kayden’s eyes never left me.
Even when people joked. Even when they shouted. Even when Liam leaned over to whisper something into my ear.
Kayden just… stared.
Every now and then, he poured himself another drink and swallowed it in one go. Not a word. Not a smile. Just those dark eyes locked on me like I was the only thing in the room.
I tried to ignore him. I really did.
But it got worse when someone screamed out a dare.
“Liam! French kiss your girl or take five shots!”
The crowd went wild. Liam chuckled, turned to me, his fingers tilting my chin.
I felt the heat shoot up my body as he leaned in, lips brushing mine before his tongue pushed into
