All Chapters of No Strings Attached: My Brother’s Best Friend : Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

Lila's POVHew ! So much for a confession. I shook my head and wrapped my arms over my chest as I stepped back into the ballroom. Nothing seemed different except for my thoughts. The lively hum of conversations and the clinking of glasses remained, but my heart was still racing from my earlier conversation with Caden. I don’t know how those words came out of my mouth, but I felt the effect it had on not just myself but Caden too. Could he also have feelings for me too? I sighed. If he did, he would have said something or shown it right? At least, I deserve a pat on the shoulder for being courageous enough to tell him how I felt.Good job, Lila, I thought, offering myself a small, self-satisfied smile. But even as I praised myself, a question gnawed at the back of my mind. What exactly do you freaking want?I knew what I didn’t want. Marriage was not on the list. Not yet, anyway. I didn’t want the suffocating expectations or the obligations that came with it, plus I don’t think

LilaThe kiss was demanding, almost desperate, as if he had been holding himself back all night. My hands pressed against his chest, initially to push him away, but they betrayed me, curling into the fabric of his shirt instead. Heat surged through me, and my wolf stirred, urging me to respond. Against my better judgment, I did.His hands slid down my arms, gripping my waist and pulling me flush against his already hard erection. “Caden,” I managed to murmur against his lips, trying to catch my breath. We barely made it to the small couch in the corner of the booth. His hands were everywhere, sliding over the curve of my waist, down my thighs, and back up again. My fingers tangled in his hair, pulling him closer as the world outside disappeared.His fingers worked on the zipper of my dress, and I let out a shaky breath as it slipped down mSee. I felt the cool air against my skin, but his touch quickly chased away any chill. His lips followed the path of my dress as it pooled at

Lila’s POVTwo weeks had passed since the masquerade ball, and I had been doing everything in my power to avoid Caden. My lab and the tiny condo attached to it had become my sanctuary. I buried myself in building cultures and research I was not sent. I just needed a means to distract myself from the lingering thoughts of that night from the way his lips felt on mine, the way his touch ignited a fire within me. I wondered if he was trying to reach me or if he was just as resolved to keep his distance.Yet, as much as I tried, I couldn’t stop my thoughts from circling back to him. My wolf stirred restlessly every time I let my mind wander too long. She didn’t understand why we were staying away from him. I did. I couldn’t afford to risk being near him, not now, not with what was at stake.The buzzing of my phone snapped me out of my thoughts. I picked it up and saw Joan’s name flashing across the screen.“Hey, Joan,” I said, trying to sound cheerful.“Lila,” Joan said, her voice fill

Lila’s POVThe soft glow of the laptop screen illuminated my dimly lit condo room as I scrolled through pictures of baby carriages. Pastel blues and soft creams, luxurious finishes, and clever features—it was all so overwhelming. I rested my elbow on the armrest, propping my chin in my hand. Was this one too big? Did I need the one with the extra storage? And why did they all look like miniature spaceships? A knock at the door startled me. I froze, my finger hovering over the touchpad. Who could it be? Emily hadn’t mentioned visiting, and Joan was back in the mansion and in her room, likely napping her pregnancy-induced exhaustion away. Ronan was out handling official pack business, meeting with ministers from a neighboring territory. That left… My heart skipped a beat. Caden? The thought gripped me so tightly that I almost dropped my laptop. My pulse quickened, and a strange mix of anxiety and excitement bubbled up inside me. But then I scoffed at myself. Of course no

Lila’s POVCaden looked up at me, his eyes dark and intense. "Ready?" he whispered, his voice husky with desire.I could only nod, my throat too tight to speak.He leaned forward, his eyes fixed on mine as he slowly slid onto me. The feeling sent an electric shock that jolted through my entire body. I gasped, arching my back against him.Caden moved with a slow, deliberate rhythm, his hips swaying against mine. Each thrust was a wave of pleasure, building and intensifying until I thought I might explode."Caden…" I moaned, my hands tightening on his back and nails sinking into his flesh. "Faster… please."He responded to my plea, his movements quickening, deepening. Everything seemed to narrow to the feeling of him against me.Then, it hit me. A wave of pure, unadulterated bliss washed over me, leaving me weak and trembling. I cried out, my voice hoarse, and clung to Caden, burying my face in his neck.He held me close, his arms wrapped tightly around me as we both caught our breath.