Chapter 346

Aria's POV The bathroom filled with steam as Aiden pulled me onto the marble counter, his lips never leaving mine. My body burned with need, my legs instinctively wrapping around his waist to pull him closer. But as I shifted position, a sharp twinge shot through my inner thighs, making me wince. "Ouch," I gasped, breaking our kiss. Aiden immediately pulled back, concern darkening his eyes. "What's wrong?" "My thighs," I admitted, feeling slightly embarrassed. "I guess I'm not as experienced with horseback riding as I thought." I tried to adjust my position but winced again. "They're really sore." Instead of looking disappointed, Aiden's expression softened. He gently traced his fingers along the inside of my thigh, making me shiver despite the discomfort. "Poor baby," he murmured, pressing a gentle kiss to my forehead. "I should have realized." I pouted, frustrated that my body was betraying me at this moment of all times. "I'll be fine. We can still—" Aiden silenced me with another k