Chapter 109

Aria's POV I woke to the warmth of his lips on mine, soft at first, then insistent. The sensation pulled me from sleep before I was ready, my lashes fluttering open to find Aiden hovering over me. A laugh bubbled up inside me despite the heat curling low in my belly. Is he really waking me up like this? "You're not dreaming," Aiden's deep voice challenged me, his eyes dark with desire. "I'm not sure I want to be awake," I answered by pulling him closer, fingers tangling in his thick hair as I guided his mouth back to mine. Our kiss was nothing like before - hungry, desperate, primal. His taste was intoxicating, making me crave more. My hand slid down his hard chest, feeling the ridges of muscle beneath his shirt. Desire clouded my thoughts as my fingers continued their journey downward until I felt the unmistakable hardness straining against his pants. I cupped him boldly, squeezing gently. "Fuck," Aiden hissed, breaking our kiss. His eyes were nearly black now. "What are you doing to