Chapter 478

To be precise, Willow found herself firmly cradled in Aiden's arms, perched on his lap. Their proximity was almost suffocating—his warm breath ghosting over the delicate skin of her neck. Her pulse stuttered inexplicably. "Aiden, what are you doing?" she managed, her voice unsteady. Aiden leaned in, his lips brushing her ear as he murmured, "I don’t think you truly believe me yet, Willow." She swallowed hard. "I—I *do* believe you. That was just a joke earlier. Can you let me go now?" But he shook his head, his fingers tilting her chin up gently yet firmly, leaving her no escape. "I think I need to try harder to prove myself to my wife." "Prove... what?" His voice dropped to a husky whisper. "That there’s only one woman for me—Willow." His words dissolved into the press of his lips against hers. By the time the kiss ended, Willow was breathless, her arms looped weakly around his neck as she gasped for air. Aiden’s voice was rough with desire when he spoke again, his mouth hovering near