Chapter 271

Aria's POV I felt like a fish about to be dried out when Aiden finally released me. My entire body burned hot, my breathing shallow and erratic like it might stop at any moment. My legs had turned completely useless—I would've collapsed if Aiden wasn't holding me up. I stayed nestled against his chest for a while, waiting for my rapid breathing to slow down. When I finally felt somewhat normal again, I lifted my head slightly to peek at him. "Don't you need to get back to the office?" I asked, my voice still raspy. His eyes darkened as he looked down at me. I knew I must've been a sight—face flushed, eyes still misty. I felt exposed under his gaze. Aiden's Adam's apple bobbed as he swallowed hard before deliberately turning away. He let out a small laugh. "Lucas must be extremely grateful to you right now." "What?" I blinked in confusion. "For reminding me about work right after we've been intimate," he clarified with amusement dancing in his eyes. I felt my cheeks heat up even more. "