too late for a second chance novel (Lila and Dorian) novel Chapter 498

Kieran's expression remained calm, but in his mind, a voice screamed, "This isn't enough, Lila!" He didn't move as he normally would, didn't take control of the moment—but his hands still instinctively found their way to the small of her back.

Inside the confined space of the car, Lila hesitated, biting her lip as she gazed down at him. His eyes were dark and intense, yet his face remained composed. Too composed.

Something felt off. Did she do something wrong? Noticing the confusion flicker in her expression, Kieran couldn't help but chuckle. He had overestimated her.

Then, the car door opened, and the cool night air rushed in—not to extinguish the heat between them but to fan the flames higher. Before Lila knew it, he had swept her into his arms, carrying her like a child all the way back to their bedroom.

It wasn't until she lay there, completely spent, unable to even lift a finger, that she realized—this wasn't exactly how she had planned to make it up to him. She reached out, fingers curling weakly around his shoulder, her eyes still misty. "Kieran." Her voice was hoarse from earlier.

His voice was deep with amusement. "I'll get you some water. Be right back."

Her cheeks burned as she held his hand, tightening her hold. "It won't happen again."

Kieran stilled for a second before realizing she was responding to what he had said earlier. a low chuckle rumbled from his chest as he pinched her cheek. "Mrs. Morgan, who answers a question hours later?"

Especially when the timing was now of all moments. Saying that right after what they had just done could easily be misunderstood. For a split second, he almost thought she meant he hadn't done a good enough job, and she had lost interest in sex altogether.

Lila had no idea what was going through his mind, but she did realize she had been gripping his hand a little too tightly. Quickly, she let go and softened her voice. "I want some water."