Chapter 95
Aria’s POV
“It suits you perfectly,” Aiden said, his gaze intense as he continued holding out the necklace.
I stared at him in disbelief. “But… this necklace, it can’t possibly be meant for everyday wear p>
$55 million hanging around my neck? I wouldn’t dare walk around with that!
“Didn’t you wear it beautifully tonight?” he countered, his voice dropping an octave.
I felt my cheeks warm. “Well yes, but tonight was a formal event. That’s completely different. Besides—” I hesitated, swallowing hard, “it’s far too valuable p>
Aiden’s expression didn’t change. “Jewelry’s value is determined by the person wearing it. No matter how expensive, it’s meant to be worn. You enhance its worth, not the other way around p>
“No, Aiden, this necklace is seriously too valuable for me to p>
He simply released his hand, letting the necklace drop fully into mine. “You’re my wife. What, you want people thinking I’m stingy-like I won’t even get you a proper necklace p>
The disparity between our worlds couldn’t be more obvious.
$55 million didn’t even register as significant to Aiden Carter, while I stood watching his retreating back, looking down at the necklace in my palm, feeling exactly like some gold-digger who’d scored big with a billionaire.
With Aiden already back in his room, I closed the door and returned to mine. The necklace felt like it was burning my hand-$55 million was too much responsibility. I frantically searched through drawers until I found a jewelry box to carefully place it in.
After securing the “$55 million” safely away, I grabbed my phone and texted Lillian: Lil, Aiden just said the “Incomparable” is mine to keep.
Lillian: WHAT?! Didn’t you say he was just letting you wear it for the night p>
I was still trying to process it myself: He literally just came to my door with the necklace saying it’s for me p>
Lillian:…I reasonably suspect you’re just flexing on me now!
Me: No, I swear! I honestly had NO IDEA he would give me the necklace! $55 MILLION feels like it’s burning a hole through my drawer. What do I even DO with this thing p>
Thankfully, Lillian came through with sensible advice: A $55 million necklace would make anyone nervous, but if he’s insisting on giving it to you, you should probably accept it for now.
Me: I guess you’re right.
After Aiden’s unexpected gift, I didn’t even have the energy to browse social media. I chatted with Lillian for a bit longer before deciding to call it a night.
Between skipping my afternoon nap, being “thoroughly occupied” by Aiden later, and then rescuing Claire from the pool, my body had reached its limit.
I collapsed onto the bed and was out within minutes.
My sleep wasn’t entirely peaceful though. I woke up once to use the bathroom, then again from thirst. Half-asleep, I stumbled downstairs for water, thankful for the motion-sensor night lights guiding my way.
After gulping down nearly a full glass, I turned to head back upstairs. My eyes were so heavy I could barely keep them open, just managing a tiny slit to navigate by. Spotting light coming from under a door, I mindlessly walked toward it.
Aiden’s POV
I’d just stepped in from the balcony when I saw Aria shuffling into my room, wearing those ridiculous star-patterned pajamas, her eyes nearly closed.
I froze, watching as she blindly made her way toward my bed.
She seemed confused by the size of the room, taking longer than usual to reach the bed’s edge.
When her hand finally touched the soft comforter, she immediately collapsed onto it. I noticed her pause briefly at the scent of my cologne, but exhaustion won out and she was asleep within seconds.
Looking at her curled up on my bed, I felt something dark and possessive stir within me. My lips curved into a smile as I walked to the opposite side and slid in beside her.
You wandered right into my trap, little rabbit.
“You’re in the wrong room, princess,” I whispered, my hand sliding around her waist, pulling her sleeping form against my chest.
She stirred slightly, pressing back against me. The curve of her ass nestled perfectly against my groin, sending heat straight to my cock.
“Mmm,” she mumbled in her sleep, completely unaware of the effect she was having on me.
My hand slipped under her pajama top, palm flattening against the soft skin of her stomach. She was so warm, so fucking soft. I brushed my lips against the nape of her neck, inhaling her scent.
“Feel what you do to me sweetheart,” I murmured, pressing my hardening length against her.
She whimpered in her sleep, the sound making my dick throb painfully. I couldn’t stop myself from sliding my hand higher, cupping one perfect breast, feeling her nipple harden under my touch.
“Aiden?” Her sleepy voice was barely audible as she started to wake.
“Yes, baby. You walked into my room,” I explained, my thumb circling her nipple, making her gasp. “Did you want something from me p>
She twisted in my arms, her eyes finally opening, confusion evident on her face. “I thought… I was in my room p>
“You’re exactly where you belong,” I said firmly, rolling her onto her back, my body hovering over hers. “With me p>
Her eyes widened as she felt my hardness pressing against her thigh. “I was just thirsty p>
“So am I,” I growled, dipping my head to capture her mouth.
She moaned as I deepened the kiss, my tongue stroking hers possessively. My hand slid down her body, finding the waistband of her pajama bottoms.
“I’ll give you something to drink,” I whispered against her lips, my fingers slipping beneath her panties, finding her already wet. “Christ, you’re soaked for me p>
“Aiden,” she gasped as I stroked her clit, her hips bucking involuntarily.
I yanked down her pajama bottoms and underwear in one swift movement, then pushed her top up to expose her breasts. Her nipples were hard, begging for my attention. I lowered my head and took one into
my mouth, sucking hard while pa
fingers continued their assault on her pussy.
“You make me fucking crazy,” I muttered against her skin. “Walking into my room
like this, practically begging to be taken p>
Her fingers tangled in my hair as I moved lower, trailing kisses down her stomach. “I didn’t-oh God-I didn’t mean to p>
“Too late now,” I said, positioning myself between her legs. “Your pussy’s mine tonight p>
I spread her thighs wider, exposing her completely to my gaze. She tried to close
her legs, embarrassed, but I held them firmly apart.
“Don’t hide from me,” I commanded. “I want to see all of you p>
She trembled as I lowered my head, my breath hot against her core. The first swipe
of my tongue had her crying out, her back arching off the bed.
“Oh fuck, daddy,” she moaned, the word slipping from her lips in her pleasure- addled state.
The term sent a surge of primal satisfaction through me. “Say that again,” I demanded, before diving back in, licking her from entrance to clit. “Daddy, please,” she whimpered, not even realizing what she was saying.
I devoured her like a man starved, my tongue circling her clit before plunging inside her. Her thighs quivered around my head as 1
brought her to the edge, only to pull
back before she could come.
“No,” she protested, trying to guide my head back.
I rose up, quickly removing my clothes. “Beg for it,” I demanded, stroking my cock
as I looked down at her flushed body.
“Please,” she whispered, her eyes fixed on my hand movements.
“Please what?” I pressed, needing to hear her say it.
“Please fuck me, Aiden p>
“Not good enough,” I smirked, positioning myself at her entrance but not pushing in.
“Try again p>
Her eyes darkened with desire, a flush spreading across her cheeks. “Please fuck
me… daddy p>
I slammed into her without warning, burying myself to the hilt. She screamed, her
tight walls clenching around me.
“That’s it,” I growled, setting a punishing pace. “Take all of me p>
I gripped her hips hard enough to bruise, pounding into her relentlessly. Her breasts
bounced with each thrust, a sight that drove me wild.
“You’re mine,” I grunted, bending to bite at her neck, marking her. “Say it p>
“I’m yours,” she gasped, her nails digging into my back.
I flipped her over suddenly, pulling her up onto her hands and knees. “Again,” I
demanded, slamming back into her from behind.
“I’m yours!” she cried out as I hit deeper than before.
I reached around to rub her clit as I continued thrusting. “Who does this pussy
belong to p>
“You,” she moaned. “Only you, daddy p>
Her submission pushed me closer to the edge. I could feel her tightening around
me, on the verge of her own release.
“Come for me,” I commanded, increasing the pressure on her clit. “Now p>
She shattered, her inner walls
clamping down on my cock as ske screamed my name. I followed immediately after, my release hitting
-me like
asepptied
a freight train freight train as emptied
myself inside her.
We collapsed together onto the bed, my body still covering hers, both of us
breathing heavily.
“Stay,” I murmured into her ear, wrapping my arm possessively around her waist. It wasn’t a request.
She nodded drowsily, already drifting back to sleep, thoroughly exhausted.
I pulled her closer, feeling an unfamiliar warmth spread through my chest.
This little rabbit had somehow made her way past my defenses, and I was finding it increasingly difficult to remember why I’d ever wanted to keep her at a distance.