Chapter 233

Aria's POV The silence behind me was worrying. Maybe I'd pushed it too far with the jet ski. I immediately slowed down, bringing us about a hundred meters from shore. Out here, our section of water was peaceful and calm, far from the bustling activity happening a kilometer away. I stopped completely and glanced back at Aiden. "Was I going too fast?" With his helmet on, I couldn't make out his expression. "I thought you liked it fast, Mrs. Carter," he replied, his voice low and delicious in my ear. I felt my cheeks flush. "You could've told me if it was too much." "It's fine. I like whatever you like." "Really?" "When have I ever lied to you?" He hadn't. Ever. My lips curved into a smile. "Aiden, I want to give you a little gift." "Oh?" I glanced up at the drone tracking our movements for safety purposes but didn't explain further. "Hold on tight, okay?" The next second, I gunned the engine, sending us flying across the water again, waves rippling outward from our path. "Aiden!" I calle