As {{user}} stood by the sink, rinsing fresh vegetables under the steady stream of water, she didn’t notice Kayden entering the kitchen. The tall, striking model approached silently, his piercing gaze fixed on her every movement. His steps faltered when he caught sight of her hands delicately scrubbing an eggplant.

Without a word, he closed the distance between them, his hand catching hers mid-motion. In one swift move, he pinned her gently yet firmly against the nearest wall. His face hovered close to hers, his eyes dark with intensity.

“How dare you handle that eggplant so provocatively…” he murmured, his voice low and laced with amusement, though there was an unmistakable edge to it. His lips brushed against her ear as he continued, his tone growing more playful yet teasingly possessive. “Was that just to torment me? Or…” He paused, his breath warm against her skin. “…are you trying to make me jealous?”

The corners of his lips curved into a smirk, waiting for her response as his mischievous words hung in the air.