Darren groaned, a mix of embarrassment and fascination washing over him. "I can't believe you just said that… out loud."
Kayden's grin widened. "You wanted the story, right? I'm just giving you the full picture."
Darren shook his head, flustered, trying not to laugh. "You're impossible, Kayden."
Kayden leaned forward, playful, nudging him lightly with his elbow. "And you love it, admit it."
Darren could only groan again, knowing he was cornered by Kayden's charm, and the shocking honesty he hadn't been ready to hear.
Darren leaned forward on the couch, his tone suddenly serious. "Tell me the most important part, Kayden. What about that woman? Did he assure you that nothing is going on between them?"
Kayden lowered his eyes. His lips pressed into a thin line before he nodded slowly. "Yes… he did. But…" His expression darkened, sadness creeping into his voice.
Darren caught it immediately. "Kayden, speak to me. What happened?"
