KILLIAN POVIt was another day for me in the study room but today other things are on my mind. Fortunately, everyone is okay and Aria isn't hurt physically or emotionally which allowed me to continue planning for the vacation I had suggested and Darius agreed. I needed this vacation and so does Aria. She needs a break from Marcus and Lauren's non stop drama which was the initial reason I propose it but then something else happened. Thankfully everything is back on tracks. In the morning I got ready and decided to have breakfast with everyone and also get to see Aria. I left her last time in a rather cold way and I felt guilty ever since but unfortunately she wasn't at the table except Darius who was also expecting to see her. I waved over a guard and sent him to get Aria but he returned with news that she had left her room quite early in the morning. The only reason why she'll ever leave her room that early must be because she wants to cook breakfast. So I thought she made breakf
ARIA POVI slowly turned to him. His eyes says it all, he wasn't at all happy to see me. That was a first. "Hey, there!" I called with a forced smile on my face, "You don't seem too happy to see me. That's a first. And it's kinda upsetting." I tried to joke but he was not having it. "Drop what you're doing and get over here." He ordered. "Yes sir." I responded and mocked salute before walking over to him. Damn. My plans are ruined.Everyone was staring at us. There's no way no one will not know who I am after this. Way to go Killian. Now how will I work now?Once I closed the distance between us, he grabbed my hand and pulled me closer so there's no distance at all then wrapped his arms around my waist and placed a kiss on my lips. "Do you know how much I looked for you this morning?" He asked then placed another on my cheek. Okay, I was mad my plan was spoiled but damnit, I was enjoying his soft kisses to even focus on my anger. Everyone was watching us. I felt a bit shy but I
ARIA POV"Is it only your feets that are hurting? Shall I help with the tense muscles on your thighs?" He asked with a mischievous grin. "I should have known it." I sat up to face him, my face only a few inches away, "You have ulterior motives." "What ulterior motive?" He asked with a sly smirk as he slowly trail his hands up my legs and to my lap. "I'm only thinking about my baby here." He then massage my lap in a seductive manner that had me wet in seconds. "Alright, Darius I will admit. You've got game." I said. "What do you mean? I thought I already got my prey?" He grinned and I laughed. "Yeah you have." I admitted with nods. "So…" he trailed off, his hands going higher and his eyes peeled on the hem on my skirt. I stopped his hands, "No it's okay." I said suddenly making his smile drop. He brought his eyes to me and gave me a questioning yet sad look. "No need to massage there, I'm all good." I added. Once he understood what I meant, his sly smirk returned and he eyes my
KILLIAN POVOnce she noticed my presence, she slowly turned to me and gave me a guilty and pitiful look. "Hey, there!" She had a sheepish smile on her face, she seemed to be going over her head about what to say to me as she should because she needs to do some serious explaining to do as the why the fuck she was there working her ass off when she should be preparing for the trip or just resting before the trip, whatever because the only work I allowed her to do was to cook cause she seem to like it very much and definitely not clean windows! "You don't seem too happy to see me. That's a first. And it's kinda upsetting." She joked but I wasn't going to take it easy on her. The fuck was she doing?"Drop what you're doing and get over here." I had ordered and she saluted before coming towards me.She walked closer, the orangey sunlight coming in from the window illuminated her, reminding me why I had to lock myself up in the study room if I wanted to focus. Fuck, she was stunning as hel
KILLIAN POV"Unbelievable." Was all I could say. Fuck. I took a round brush and blow dried her hair. I was done soon and she just walked to the bed, avoiding see contact. Damnit. She could have just ask. I would give her money without a second thought no matter the amount. I sighed and joined her on the bed. I pulled her into my arms. She hugged me back and I stroke her hair softy and placed a peck on top her head. "I'm sorry you can't get the money you worked hard for anymore but I can still pay you if you'll accept it. You know it's my money either way." "It's not the same." She mumbled. I sensed this was becoming an very sensitive topic for her. I pushed back the incredible lust I felt and try to focus on her feelings. She was a little upset, I could tell. I didn't want her to feel like she was nothing without me. She was everything, wonderful, beautiful, sexy and smart. She just had an unfortunate past, that's all. I made sure my hips weren't touching her so she doesn't feel
DARIUS POVKillian had pushed some more work to me but I put all this aside once I heard Aria was back. Yesterday we weren't able to talk properly but I really wanted to talk to her about the whole working thing.I knew she would be retiring to her room after the days shopping. I once went for shopping with my mother when I was very little. I hated it and it was really tiring with the whole trying stuffs out still you find what looks good on you and repeating that over and over again. I found it really boring so I never went again. Remembering that experience, I felt she needed a little company. I headed straight to her room and as I was going, I found her on her way there as well with three servants behind her carrying the bags. I could tell she already knew I was following her with the small curl of her lip. It made me smile too."How was shopping?" She was at the door and was about to open it and let herself in.At those words, she turned to me with half-lidded eyes, "Can't you
KILLIAN POVI knew when Aria returned to the castle after shopping but I couldn't go see her. My presence was urgently needed at a meeting for the proposal a neighboring pack was offering. He was going to go through everything verbal and explain more on why things were so because I had listed out some of my complaints to him. I hurried over there since the meeting was sudden. He apologized for calling me out like that, normally I would be have been greatly offended but I just really wanted to take care of business and go on the trip. I excused his behavior and prompt him to get straight to the point. He sat me down in a conference room in his pack house and began a presentation himself. He greatly highlighted the benefits of the proposal and what it would do for my pack but he didn't really tall about what I was curious about. Once he was done and I could ask questions, I reminded he of the things I outlined out. They seemed like they would be really big troubles one day if we d
ARIA POVThe ride to the ship was rather quiet and when I mean quiet I mean we weren't talking to each other but loud music was blaring from the car speakers. I was probably the reason why we were talking because when Killian and Darius tried to start a conversation with me, I only gave short replies like no or yes or I just nod my head. I probably made them uncomfortable and a little concerned. What is wrong with me? I need to be happy! Today was the day, the first day on the one week vacation, I shouldn't let Marcus bother me. But he did. But not because he kissed me — well that too — but because of the mischievous look in his eyes when he told me; "I'll find out soon enough." That was a promised and that look always mean he's planning or had planned something. He's probably acting on it right now. I don't want him to ruin this vacation for us. I didn't trust Marcus at all. I didn't want any accident or anything to happen to Killian or Darius. Before we got on the SUV, I re