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Chapter 713

Author: Riverflow
“You really are pushing your luck,” Aaron muttered against her lips, his hand gripping her waist as if he wanted to pin her down on the dining table right then and there.

Selena's breath was uneven, and it took a moment after he released her for her to catch her breath.

"So, does that mean you agree?" she asked, still a bit breathless.

Aaron lazily curled his lips into a smile. "Alright, girlfriend."

Selena smiled back, getting up from his lap and settling back into the seat across from him. She pushed her plate of steak towards him and said, "Cut this for me."

Her spoiled demeanor made Aaron's heart itch. His Adam's apple bobbed again.

He had almost no experience with relationships, while she acted like a seasoned expert. It only made him feel more frustrated. If he didn’t know that her first time had been with him, he might have felt even more conflicted right now.

Selena watched him cut the steak, amusement dancing in her eyes. The recent kiss had smudged her lipstick a little, mak
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