Chapter 101

Aria's POV I felt my cheeks burning hotter than the surface of the sun. Was he... flirting with me? The way his lips curled into that devilish smile made him look like some kind of male enchanter, designed specifically to tempt women into sin. "I-I..." My words failed me as I stared into those dark, hypnotic eyes. Something shifted between us in that moment - the air became charged with electricity, making it hard to breathe. Without conscious thought, my hand moved forward, fingers trembling slightly as they made contact with his exposed abs beneath the loosened bathrobe. God, his skin was hot to the touch, firm muscle tensing beneath my fingertips. "Aria..." Aiden's voice had dropped an octave, husky and raw. Instead of pulling away, he caught my wrist, but not to stop me. He guided my palm to press flat against his stomach, letting me feel the hard ridges of muscle. "What are you doing to me?" he growled. Before I could respond, he pulled me against him, one strong arm wrapping arou