Chapter 214

Aria's POV My body still trembled with aftershocks from our lovemaking as Aiden withdrew from me. The sharp ring of a phone shattered our intimate moment, and he growled in annoyance. Before pulling away completely, he caught my lower lip between his teeth—not hard enough to hurt, but enough to send shivers down my spine. Gazing into those deep dark eyes, my cheeks immediately flushed. "My phone," I whispered, suddenly aware of how breathless I sounded. At this hour, it was likely work-related. "Probably Summer," I said, glancing at my phone. Aiden finally released me, leaning back against the couch cushions. I quickly climbed off his lap and walked to the kitchen island to answer the call. It wasn't Summer after all, but another work matter. "Could we discuss this over text instead?" I suggested. "Of course, of course," the caller replied hastily, clearly realizing they had interrupted something, and quickly hung up. I nervously bit my lip and walked back to Aiden, settling on the cou