Chapter 264

Aria's POV I groaned as the alarm pierced through my sleep. My body felt deliciously sore in all the right places, a reminder of last night's passionate encounter with Aiden. God, that man's stamina was something else. My thighs still trembled at the memory of him moving between them, his strong hands gripping my hips as he— Forcing my eyes open, I fumbled for my phone and silenced the irritating buzz. Seven o'clock already. The digital numbers glared back at me, jolting me fully awake. I needed to get moving or I'd miss my morning flight to New York, which would throw off my entire schedule for the international flight to France later. Summer had already texted that she was waiting for me at the airport. No more time for daydreaming about last night's activities. I dragged myself to the bathroom, my muscles protesting with each step. Aiden offered to drive me to the airport himself since he didn't have any meetings scheduled this Thursday. By the time we pulled out of the driveway at