Chapter 191
Aria’s POV
I barely managed to snap a photo of Aiden as we got into the car. He turned his head right when I clicked, giving me only his sharp jawline and the perfect angle of his cheekbones.
God, even his profile was unfairly photogenic. I immediately uploaded it to I m with a simple heart emoji, then tossed my phone aside, desperate to rest.
My body protested with every slight movement.
The soreness between my thighs was a constant reminder of our earlier… activities. I shifted uncomfortably in the passenger seat, trying to find relief.
Big mistake. My mind immediately flooded with images of Aiden’s naked body-his broad shoulders, the defined muscles of his chest, the way his hands had gripped my hips while we… Jesus, Aria, get it together!
The car rolled to a stop at a red light, and I felt Aiden’s eyes on me.
“Hot?” he asked, his voice low and knowing.
“What? No,” I stammered, suddenly aware of how flushed I must look. The AC was blasting cold air throughout the luxury interior.
“Then why is your face so red?” His lips curved into that devastatingly sexy half- smile. “What’s going on in Mrs. Carter’s mind right now p>
“Nothing! Absolutely nothing!” I forced myself to look out the window, desperate to cool down my overheated imagination.
God, this man needed to stop tempting me. My body seriously needed recovery time.
Aiden studied me for another moment before the light turned green, and he mercifully returned his attention to the road. By the time we pulled into the garage of our home, it was already 9:30, and I couldn’t suppress a yawn as we walked through the door.
“Tired?” he asked.
I nodded sleepily, rubbing my eyes. “Exhausted p>
“Go shower,” he suggested, handing me a glass of water.
“Mmm-hmm.” I took small sips while trudging up the stairs, feeling Aiden following behind me.
The hot water felt heavenly against my aching muscles. When I stepped out of the bathroom wrapped in my fluffy robe, Aiden was lounging on the bench at the foot of our bed, arms stretched across the back, head tilted slightly. His eyes tracked my movements.
“Did you enjoy today?” he asked, his voice warm and intimate in our bedroom.
I blinked, surprised by the question. “I did. Why? Didn’t you p>
“Very much,” he smiled. “Though I might have enjoyed it even more if my wife had posted a photo showing my actual face on social media instead of just my profile p>
My cheeks flushed instantly. “You saw that p>
“I did p>
I fidgeted with the tie of my robe. “You were driving when I tried to take it p>
“Could have waited for another red light,” he suggested, his posture changing as he leaned forward slightly. “Unless Mrs. Carter doesn’t want to show off her husband’s face on social media p>
“Are you kidding me?” My eyes widened with genuine shock. “That’s ridiculous p>
Aiden just watched me with that amused, slightly challenging expression that drove me crazy.
I couldn’t stand it. I walked over and climbed straight into his lap, my arms circling his neck. “Don’t you dare accuse me of that! I posted. aconiseme Brahat your profile because it looks absolutely stunning.” I grabbed my phone and pulled up I m. “Look! Everyone can tell it’s you p>
My posts were rare – the last one had been on Valentine’s Day with some fake couple-goals content. Yet this post had already racked up over a hundred likes in less than an hour, with comments flooding in
Lillian: Weekend dog food being sold in bulk now?
Claire: Aria you look gorgeous! Aiden move aside!
SocialiteA: You look beautiful, babe. Aiden’s so handsome! Congratulations!
SocialiteB: What a perfect match!
SocialiteC: Happy weekend, Mrs. Carter! Date night with the hubby?
SocialiteD: Wow, you two have such amazing chemistry!
“See? Everyone knows it’s you!” I pointed out triumphantly.
Aiden took the phone from my hand, his eyes darkening slightly when they landed
on Julian’s comment. “You’re right. I misjudged you p>
I made a little huffing sound and pretended to bite at his jawline. “Next time you
make false accusations, I really will bite you p>
His eyes lit with mischief. “Let me make it up to you p>
My curiosity piqued. “How p>
His hand slid to the back of my neck, and he pulled me closer. “Like this.” His lips
captured mine in what started as a gentle kiss.
“Oh—” My weak protest dissolved as the kiss deepened, becoming something more consuming, more devastating.
The room fell silent
except for our
quickening breaths. What I’d thought would be a simple kiss turned into something that left me dizzy with want barely registered his hands supping inside my robe until his warm palm cupped my breast. Cóntent
My body jolted awake with awareness. This was dangerous territory.
“Want me to light some candles?” he murmured against my ear.
“Absolutely not!” I managed, knowing exactly where that would lead.
Aiden pulled me tightly against him, biting my earlobe gently before resting his chin
on my shoulder, his breathing heavy and controlled.
I listened to his ragged breaths, my own refusing to slow down.
Finally, he carried me to the bed and laid me down, pressing a gentle kiss to my
forehead. “Sleep if you’re tired. I’ll shower p>
My eyelashes fluttered as I nodded. “Okay p>
He watched me for another moment before grabbing his phone and heading to the closet for fresh clothes.
When I heard the bathroom door close, I glanced down at my chest, still feeling the ghost of his touch burning against my skin.
God, the power of male temptation! It should be illegal to be that attractive.
After a moment, I crawled over to the vanity to apply my night moisturizer, then
slipped under the covers to wait for Aiden.
The bedroom was too quiet, too comfortable. Before I knew it, exhaustion won, and I drifted off before he finished his shower.