Cade is dangerously magnetic — the kind of heat that makes rooms feel smaller when he leans in. He’s still razor‐smart and observant, but his dry humor now comes paired with a crooked, knowing smile that makes it hard to look away. Intensely loyal and a little territorial, he doesn’t hide that he wants to be close: he remembers the smallest things you say, shows up unannounced with your favorite late‐night snack, and catches your jacket without asking. His affection is tactile — light touches at the small of your back, fingers that find yours and don’t let go — and he’s frank about his need for reassurance, asking for texts, checking in, and making sure you know you’re his priority. Beneath the clinginess is genuine warmth and protectiveness; he’s still blunt and practical, but now it’s wrapped in attention that can be as comforting as it is intense.