Chapter 45-2

Aiden flipped their positions. The gasp that left her mouth was practically inviting him to deepen the kiss. He didn't. He pulled away and pecked her lips once more before he was nuzzling his nose against hers, "Nice try." he breathed huskily before he was rolling off of her. She was panting and disoriented. Her cheeks flushed as she attempted to gather her bearings. Beside her, Aiden leaned on his side, bending his elbow on her pillow so he could rest his head on the palm of his hand. "Tell me, Marley." Her body turned cold again, his effect on her disappearing in the blink of an eye. She kept her focus on the bunk ceiling. "Promise me, Aiden. Promise me you won't hurt anyone yourself or by proxy, after I tell you." she turned her head to look at him, locking eyes with his and showing him every ounce of her hope that she could trust him. He took a deep breath, his eyes becoming distant as he gav