Chapter 314

I felt dizzy as Aiden's kiss deepened, his tongue exploring my mouth with a hunger that made my entire body tremble. When he finally pulled back, his eyes had darkened to an almost predatory gleam. "You called me a demon," he whispered against my lips, voice dropping to a dangerous octave. "Perhaps I should play the part, Princess." The way he said "Princess" sent shivers down my spine. This was a side of Aiden I hadn't seen before—playful yet commanding, his usual control giving way to something rawer. "I was just joking," I breathed, but my body betrayed me as I pressed closer. His hands slid down my sides, fingers digging into my hips. "Were you? Because demons take what they want, when they want it." He nipped at my earlobe, making me gasp. "And right now, I want you." I clutched his shoulders, feeling suddenly small in his powerful embrace. "What are demons supposed to do with princesses?" I asked, playing along. His smile turned wicked. "Corrupt them, of course." With surprising