Chapter 273

Aria's POV I was completely captivated by Aiden's words and kisses. My brain fixated on those three words he'd just whispered—he liked me—while his lips worked their magic against mine. Desire ignited between us like someone had struck a match to gasoline. His hands roamed down my back, pulling me closer. "I want you," he breathed against my neck, his voice husky with need. "I need to shower first," I managed to say, though my body screamed otherwise. The party had left me feeling sticky, and I wanted to be fresh for him. Aiden's eyes darkened as his lips curved into that devastatingly sexy smirk. "Let's shower together." Before I could respond, he scooped me up in his arms. I squealed, wrapping my arms around his neck as he carried me toward the bathroom, his footsteps purposeful. The spontaneity of it all sent shivers down my spine. He set me down gently on the cold tile, reaching in to turn on the rainfall showerhead. Steam quickly began to fill the space as water cascaded down. We