Chapter 78: Moment of Truth

Lily's voice quivered as she posed the question, her tone laced with uncertainty. "Kade, did we... were we intimate? Did we share a bed in Vegas?"

Kade's eyes reflected the weight of the moment, a mixture of regret and anguish. "No, Lily. We didn't. I made sure you were comfortable on the bed, but I slept on the couch. I wouldn't cross that line, especially in such a vulnerable situation."

A wave of relief washed over Lily, mixed with disbelief at the chaos that had ensued. She took a moment to process his words, the tension in the room palpable.

"So, nothing... happened between us?" Lily's voice was tentative, searching for confirmation.

Kade shook his head, his expression earnest. "No, Lily. Nothing like that. I would never take advantage of you or any other woman, especially in that state. You were out of it, and I was just trying to keep you safe."

Lily, her voice filled with confusion and a hint of disbelief, looked at Kade and exclaimed, "How can you deny that anything happened