Husband With Benefits-Chapter 822: What?

What is this thing?" Lily asked, eyeing the large, rugged vehicle in front of her with a mix of curiosity and skepticism.

"This?" He grinned, patting the machine like it was his prized possession. "This is a snowmobile. Perfect for a day like today. Come on, let’s take it out for a ride. The weather’s absolutely perfect."

"You call this perfect?" Lily scoffed, crossing her arms. "Ugh, if you’re feeling invincible or something, go ahead and hop on this death machine."

"Hey! Don’t be a chicken!" he teased, flashing her a playful smirk. "Come on, hop on. We can explore a bit, see the sights. What if I go out there, get lost, or worse—run into a bear? Who’s gonna scream and scare it away, huh?"

Lily rolled her eyes but couldn’t help the small laugh that escaped her. "You’re never going to let me live that down, are you?"

"Not a chance," he said, his grin widening. "Unless, of course, you get on this monster with me. Come on, it’s going to be fun. Trust me."

She sighed, feeling a mixture of apprehension and excitement twist in her stomach. The way he looked at her, his confidence, and the glint of adventure in his eyes—it was hard to resist. And she did trust him, even though the thought of flying across the snow on this beast of a machine made her heart race with nervous energy.

"Alright," she relented, "but if we get stranded, I’m blaming you."

"Deal," he said, handing her a helmet.

She took it and slipped it on, the cold air biting at her exposed skin as she adjusted the strap beneath her chin. The helmet felt snug, and the visor fogged slightly as she exhaled. Hesitating for just a moment, she climbed onto the snowmobile and settled in behind him, the seat hard and unfamiliar beneath her.

He turned his head slightly to check on her. "You ready?"

Lily nodded, even though her stomach felt like it was full of butterflies. She wrapped her arms around his waist, feeling the warmth of his body through his thick jacket. The engine thrummed beneath them, a low, powerful vibration that seemed to make her heart race faster. The closeness of him, the steady beat of his breath against the cold air—it was comforting, grounding her even as the machine began to rumble.

"Hold on tight," he said, his tone softening but still teasing. "This is going to be fun."

She tightened her grip around him, her fingers flexing nervously. As he revved the engine, the snowmobile shot forward with a sudden jolt, sending a rush of adrenaline surging through her veins. The ground beneath them blurred as they sped across the snow-covered landscape, the wind biting at her cheeks and rushing past her helmet with a sharp, hollow sound.

Lily’s hands instinctively tightened around his waist, her body pressing closer to his back as the snowmobile raced forward. The cold air stung her face, slipping into the gaps of her helmet, and she squinted against the sharp breeze. It was exhilarating and terrifying all at once. Her heart pounded in her chest, but she held onto him.

At one point, they hit a small ridge, and the snowmobile lifted off the ground entirely. For a brief moment, they were airborne, the world seeming to hold its breath around them. Her fingers dug into his jacket, and she pressed her cheek against his back as the rush of cold wind made her heart race even faster. When they landed with a solid thud, her laughter broke free, surprising even her.

He turned his head slightly, his voice warm and amused. "Having fun yet?"

She didn’t answer him, too lost in the thrill of it all. It was like sitting on a roller coaster but much more fun.

They finally slowed down as they approached a frozen lake. The snowmobile came to a halt near the edge, the engine’s growl fading into a low rumble before it quieted altogether. The surface of the lake was like glass, smooth and reflective, stretching out before them in an endless sheet of ice.

He turned to her, pulling off his helmet, his breath visible in the cold air. "What do you think?" he asked, his voice softer now, more intimate in the quiet of the snow-covered world.

Lily smiled, pulling off her own helmet and feeling the chill against her flushed cheeks. "It’s... breathtaking."

He smiled as he watched her take in the beauty of the frozen lake, while he took in her beauty. To him, she was the prettiest.

"What are you doing?" Lily asked, her voice still tinged with the lingering excitement of their ride as she watched him open the small compartment under the seat

"Just a little surprise," he said, pulling out a thermos and a small cloth-wrapped bundle. "Thought we could warm up a bit, maybe grab a bite while we’re here. Figured you’d appreciate something to eat after all that screaming you did," he teased, winking at her.

She scoffed, though a smile tugged at the corner of her lips. "I wasn’t screaming."

"Sure, sure. Tell that to all the bears you woke up from hibernation and my poor ears which are still ringing" he laughed, shaking his head as he spread the cloth on the snow, creating a small makeshift picnic spot. "Come on, sit down. I’ve got hot chocolate in here, and I even packed some sconces."

Lily hesitated for a moment, glancing at the icy ground, but the thought of hot chocolate was too tempting. And as he poured some for her, she could not help but sigh," You really are a maestro of making hot chocolate. I can’t believe you packed all this."

Cai looked at her then, knowing that she was expecting a teasing or gloating response from him, but instead he looked into the hot chocolate before murmuring," It’s our date today. Of course I had to make it special."

Lily choked. She could not help it. Hearing the word ’date’, out of the blue and so unexpectedly, she could not help but be shocked. And as she coughed and tried to catch her breath, he patted her back, making her feel even more shocked...