Chapter 83
Chapter 83
Rhea
I don’t think too much of what Kovas has to say.
There’s no point in doing that.
Not for now
And I don’t think I really want to. All I think of is last night. What it did to me. What he did to me. How my body reacted, my heart throbbed, and the heat in the air.
Oh, it was so good. I just–I can’t stop recalling the night. It plays in the back of my mind again and again. With or without secing Aron. He’s not in my line of sight, not right now at least, but all I can do is think of him. On me. In me. Us. It’s like he was a whole other different person. So warm and intimate in his ministrations and touches.
God. How do I focus now!
My eyes trail over the glasses on the table, and without another thought, I pick up the half–filled champagne flute and take a sip. Perhaps alcohol will clear my mind.
“Rhea, a voice says.
My hand freezes midway to placing the flute down on the table again, and when I glance sideways, I find Marcella standing there.
“Don’t stop on my account, she says, smiling a little. “Did you have something to eat?” Her hand motions to the dessert and snacks laid on the table,
I nod. I did. A lot already” More than necessary, I bet.
She turns and stands in front of me. We walk toward the patio to get away from the hustle of the people in the hall “How are you feeling?
“Hmm Fine,” I reply with a soft hum. I think she knows, or she can tell that something happened between us. “I’m good. Everything’s good.”
Tm just a little worried about you, especially with all that’s been happening. I just want to make sure you’re alright and that you’re comfortable.”
1 place my hand over her shoulder, easing her, Tm fine, Marcella. You don’t need to worry about anything
“Did he hurt you?” she questions. “Aron? I mean, did he hurt-
“He didn‘),” I shake my head and give a faint smile to reassure her. “No”
She nods when she hears that, and I believe there’s some kind of relief that washes over her face. Why would she think that Aron would hurt met She didn’t know that he was Karl all this while. She couldn’t have known. Right?
“Well, that’s good to hear. If you need anything, you know where to find me. Her hand brushes down my arm before she takes a step back inside. “Now go have fun, sweetie.
With that, she’s gone.
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I take a deep breath and finish the drink that’s in my hand before turning to the view that’s in front of me and taking it all in
My mind drifts off to Aron. like always. My mate.
To think that things have changed so quickly and so easily, it’s just unbelievable. But good. Good. Very good.
There’s this feeling in my chest, in my stomach. Butterflies, or maybe just one butterfly. I’m not really sure.
A hand snakes its way around my waist, and a warm mouth brushes over my bare shoulder. A shudder rakes down my spine. Aron’s scent wafts through my nose. I know it’s him, even before I look at who it might be. His fingers press into my lower back, and I turn around, facing him.
“Where did you run off to?” he questions, looking at me curiously.
I clear my throat. Just here, I whisper.
“Come with me.” His grip on my body remains the same as he leads me away from the crowd, away from all the commotion, away from all the attention, all the way into the hall and up the stairs.
Where are we going?” I ask.
“Away
We come to his bedroom, where he takes me in before closing the door behind him. It’s all quiet up here. All the music, the chatter, the laughter–it all feels miles away.
“But it’s not even over: you have guests. You need-
His hand slips on the side of my face. “I don’t need to do anything.” Then he brushes the back of his knuckles across the skin under my jaw. “Besides, you’re my priority. Not the rest,” he breathes out.
I try to swallow the nervousness and excitement rising up my chest. “Aron- My words cut off when he dips his face down to nuzzle against my throat. I feel his breath fanning my skin, and I take in a sharp breath.
My fingers curl on his chest, and his arms slide down my body.
“Are you sore?”
Oh
“Maybe just a little, I tell him quietly. He nods, pulling away from my neck, brushing my hair to the side and tucking it behind my ear
“Come with me: His hand wraps around mine again before he guides me to the bathroom instead of the bed.
I follow hum inside, and he lets go of my hand before moving behind me. My gaze falls over the water in the tub that’s filled up. Steam is still rising off the water’s surface, hitting the cool air and making the glass surrounding it foggy.
His fingers touch my spine before he undoes the zip of my dress, brushing the sleeves off my shoulder. The material flutters. to my ankles, making a sound in the otherwise silence. My bra is next to go, and as my nipples grow taut against the cold. I turn around and face him, my breasts rising and falling with my every breath
He runs his hands over the skin of my belly, my thighs and lower, on my knees, before pulling me closer.
When he places his palm on my lower back and dips down, my body shivers. But when he brushes kisses down my lower belly, right over my pubic bone and further lower, just over the spot between my thighs, the shudder that travels through me can’t be stopped.
“Aron,” I moan.
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And that seems to please him immensely. He takes pleasure in the sounds I make for him.
He leaves another soft kiss over my belly button and stands up. I exhale shakily.
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I sink into the warmth of the water. I can feel his gaze on my body, every movement, every part, watching as the water covers me and hides all of it. Yet, despite that, there is no mistaking that he is staring.
The water feels good. On me. On my skin. My muscles relax. But my body still feels a little sore. Especially between my legs He sits down beside me, on the side of the tub.
“How does it feel?” he asks softly, his hand moving through my hair and brushing the wet strands to the back so that they’re away from my face.
“Good” look up at him. “Why don’t you join me!”
“No. it’s for you. You need it; I don’t
I take a deep breath and look at the water for a moment. My thoughts are running.
Thank you for taking care of me.”
His finger grazes over my temple, moving over to the arch of my eyebrow before he leans in close to me and kisses me softly on the cheek. I have to take care of what’s mine.”
When he says that,
thing inside me moves, and it’s not all good. I suddenly think of Kovas‘ words from moments ago. Won’t last long. Aron didn’t mark me; Kael did.
What will happen when Aron’s not in control anymore and it’s Kael all over again? What would he do to me then? Will things be the same again? Did Kael want this too?
What if Kael wanted something else entirely?
