too late for a second chance novel (Lila and Dorian) novel Chapter 597

Kieran looked down at Lila, and she lifted her head slightly to meet his gaze. Her soft, moonlit eyes were filled with quiet concern, and after a brief moment of eye contact, she smiled.

Lila reached out, taking his wrist and pulling him closer. She wrapped her arms around him, her hand lightly patting his back. Her voice, tender and warm with a hint of playfulness, slipped into the air. "Rough day?"

Kieran dipped his head, burying his face into the curve of her neck. His voice came slow and low. "A little."

"Why's that?"

Landon watched the affectionate scene between the two and felt like a total third wheel. "Hey, you two, if you want to get all lovey-dovey, take it home, yeah? You're blocking the entrance and scaring off my customers."

The teasing shot a flush of color to Lila's ears. She pulled back from Kieran and gave Landon a quick nod of thanks. Then, slipping her hand into Kieran's, she led him to the car, helping him into the passenger seat and fastening his seatbelt.

Kieran refused to let go of her hand. Lila had no choice but to coax him. "Be good now. You can hold me all you want—after we get home, okay?"

The soft coaxing seemed to work. Slowly, reluctantly, he let go of her hand. The smile on her face widened. "You're such a good boy, Kieran."

The drive to Vermilion Estate was quiet. Kieran, leaning back in the seat, closed his eyes. He was quiet, but not cold—just calm and obedient.

When they pulled into the driveway, Lila didn't want to wake him, but she had to gently shake him awake. "We're home." His eyes opened slowly, the initial frost of his gaze melting into something warmer as he registered her face.

Unfastening his seatbelt, she helped him out of the car, their fingers lacing together as she guided him to the house. "Watch your step." She couldn't help but think she felt a bit like a teacher guiding a child, which made her smile.

Kieran caught the smile on her lips and, without a word, bent down to brush a kiss against the corner of her mouth.

Lila helped him upstairs. "Go take a shower. I'll make you some hangover remedy, okay?"

His gaze darkened. "Don't want it."

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