Chapter 187

Aria's POV After our marathon session, I collapsed back against the pillows, legs splayed out like a rag doll. "No more," I gasped dramatically. "I need a two-day ban on anything sexual, Aiden. My thighs are literally on fire." I'd sworn I'd be the one in control tonight, but somehow I ended up pinned beneath him again. Story of my life with Aiden Carter. I was just about to drift off when my phone blared from the nightstand. Fishing it out, I squinted at the screen and felt a little jolt. Julian? Why was he calling me at this hour? I glanced nervously at Aiden, who was clearly eyeing the caller ID too. Something about his expression made me feel weirdly guilty. "I should probably get this," I mumbled, pushing myself up. I padded over to the couch, leaning against its back before answering. "Hello, Julian?" "Aria," his lazy, confident voice drawled through the speaker. "What can I do for you?" I kept my tone professional, aware of Aiden's eyes on me. "I've signed on for a reality compe