For a long time, with other vehicles passing unheeded from both directions, the two remained in that position on the car seat. Kade held Arden as he cried and repeated, “I don’t believe you, I don’t believe you,” and in between soothing his back or kissing the top of his head, he’d say back, “I know. It’s okay.”
Kade was aware that the biggest reason Arden was being this open with him was because of the alcohol he had consumed. He thus thought it best not to go ahead with their plan earlier and just take him home directly instead.
But after Arden had quieted down and Kade was just about to suggest that they get going back to the city, he felt the man lift his head to look at him.
“I want you,” Arden said, glancing at Kade’s lips as he touched them before meeting his eyes again. “I want
