The car stopped at the entrance of Larissa's apartment. Looking at the familiar surroundings, Larissa asked in surprise, "Why are we back here?"

Kevan raised his eyebrows and chuckled. "Were you hoping to come to my hotel? Let's go then." He pretended to start the car engine.

Larissa lunged forward and stopped him. With a charming smile, she said, "No, no! Aster's waiting for me at home!"

Kevan snorted and held her hand instead. "You want to leave? Fine." He pointed to his cheek. "Give me a kiss, then I'll let you go."

Staring at his perfect profile, Larissa licked her lips unconsciously and swallowed. The silence was deafening in the car. Larissa could hear her own heartbeat pulsing in her ears.

She leaned in and inched closer to Kevan's face. Finally, her lips landed on his cheek. In less than a second, she pulled back immediately.

"I'm leaving!" Larissa undid her seatbelt and escaped from the car as fast as she could.

Kevan touched the warm spot on his cheek and smiled