Chapter 216

Aria's POV My fingers instinctively reached for the hem of Aiden's shirt, tugging at the soft fabric. His intense gaze dropped to where I touched him, those dark eyes turning into bottomless whirlpools of desire. "Yes," he breathed, his Adam's apple bobbing with restraint. Despite the heat flooding my cheeks, the hunger deep within me couldn't be denied. I tentatively slid my hand across his shirt, then wrapped my arms around his taut waist, pulling myself into his chest. His familiar cologne enveloped me—richer, more intoxicating than usual from our proximity. The longing I'd been suppressing surged forward, pulled by that masculine scent. "God, I've missed you, Aiden," I murmured, nuzzling against him. He chuckled softly, one large hand cradling the back of my neck as he drew me closer. "What a coincidence. I've missed Mrs. Carter just as much." Without hesitation, I pushed him backward onto the bed, my confidence surging as I straddled his hips. My lips found his in a demanding kiss