I leaned back against the edge of Cade’s dresser, still catching my breath. “I’m grateful you’re a great kisser. Even if we shouldn’t have… at least it was worth it.”
Cade barked a laugh, shaking his head. “You have the wildest ways of dodging serious moments, you know that?”
“Survival mechanism,” I said sweetly. “Now, your turn. Gratitude time. Go.”
He tilted his head, studying me with that unnerving focus. “I’m grateful I just confirmed something.”
My brows lifted. “Which is?”
“That you like me.”
I scoffed, folding my hands. “Don’t get ahead of yourself, Reeve. It was just a good kiss. Nothing else.”
“Mm.” He didn’t look convinced, but he let me change the subject.
“Specialist yesterday,” I said. “What did they say?”
Cade shifted, flexing his bandaged ankle. “Healing well. If it
