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(Aiden’s POV)“You planned this all along,” Jessamine murmured, covering her mouth as it remained open after seeing what was set up near the lake.A picnic basket and another bouquet of red roses sat prettily on the red picnic mat. Nearby, wood sticks stood in a pyramid, ready for the bonfire. Solar string lights were decorated on the trees, and a pellet grill was a few steps away from the tent.“I asked for Morris’ help,” I grinned, taking the cake box from her and placing it on the mat. “He and his men were sure fast.”Jessamine was still standing, gaping in surprise. She blinked, glancing at our excited dog when it saw the peaceful lake. She took off the leash, letting Charlie run happily to the shoreline. He looked in our direction, barking as if calling her, and when she didn’t move, he didn’t attempt to go deeper. Our dog was simply happy and contented with his paws wet, then ran back to us.“Aiden,” she blinked, breathing shakily as she turned her head on me. “Why did you spen
(Jessamine’s POV)“Aiden, are you okay?”I asked Aiden as he was only staring at me, scanning my body like his eyes were looking for something valuable inside me. I knew he never liked me teasing him, and my plan of swimming naked failed. He must have thanked the god of the rain for hearing his prayer!“I’ll go get towels upstairs,” I muttered, stepping toward the stairs, but I stopped when he grabbed my wrist.I lifted an eyebrow, asking him silently what he wanted when he gripped harder.“I promised to go slowly in everything, Jess,” he muttered, not blinking when our eyes met.“Then… let’s… take… it… slowly,” I joked, speaking each word bit by bit.My heart pounded when he didn’t laugh. Instead, he pulled me closer to him and slid his hand on my neck, dipping his head to catch my lips, blazing mine with his scorching kisses. I slid my arms around his waist, clutching the hem of his wet T-shirt as he thrust his tongue deeper into my mouth, melting me. As our tongues entangled, desi
(Jessamine’s POV)I gasped when Aiden withdrew his fingers from my slit and sat, squinting his eyes at me.“You closed your eyes,” he muttered, fighting a chuckle.“This is unfair, Aiden,” I snarled, grabbing the pillow, hoping to throw it at him, but I stopped when he moved between my legs, spreading them and diving his head down.“This is your second warning.” I heard him say.My body jerked at the rasp of his tongue on my pearl, licking me up and down… swirling his tongue as he teased me more. As if it was not enough, he thrust his finger into my core, plunging deeper and pulling out, doing it faster, his tongue and finger synchronizing like a dance. It was making me crazy.I parted my lips, and my eyes rolled back, shuddering at the luscious feeling. When he sucked my center of pleasure, I lost myself, moaning so loud. Right there, Aiden brought me to cloud nine.“Aiden.” I reached for him when he moved away. “I’m here, Jess,” He promised, moving upward, claiming my lips and dev
(Jessamine’s POV) “Jess!” Deborah called, knocking lightly on the door. I opened my eyes, unsure if her voice was real or part of my dream. Maybe the question should be about what time Aiden and I went to bed last night. Or how did we end up in bed? I arched my head up, glancing at the gorgeous face of my sleeping fiancé. I have two options at the moment. Ignoring Deborah’s call or getting up, but whichever I chose, I would still wake Aiden up. Sighing, I slowly lifted his arm on my waist and crawled slowly to the edge of the bed. He must be very sleepy because he only rolled on his other side, not minding me walking on tiptoe around the room, picking up our clothes. I put on my oversized shirt and walked toward the door, opening it slightly. “Is everything okay between you and Aiden?” she asked in a hushed tone, squinting as she tried to peer inside the room. “Why are you whispering?” I yawned, glancing over my shoulder to see him. I sighed in relief to see him still sleeping.
(Jessamine’s POV)“How exactly did it happen?” Deborah asked while seasoning the chicken with salt, pepper, and parsley. “Why didn’t I notice it last night?”I glanced at Xavier and Luke in the living room, talking about sports, while Aiden went out to walk Charlie in the park. I sighed and continued to dice the carrots. The lunch-out plan didn’t happen. Instead of going out, Deborah volunteered to cook for everyone, which was also her way of confining me in the kitchen to explain everything. In complete detail!“A month ago, the two of you opposed the idea of crossing the line. Now, you did not only cross the line but leveled it up… like to the highest level.” Her eyes rolled at me, stopping for a while before turning around, getting the potatoes from the sink, and placing them on the table.“I meant to tell you last night,” I muttered honestly, looking briefly at her, then focused on the carrots. “But I got excited for you… and me.” I smiled sheepishly. “It happened so fast, Deb. I
(Jessamine’s POV)“Jess, baby, open the door,” Aiden knocked again on the bathroom door, but I ignored him.“Leave her to me.” I heard Deborah say. “You and Luke should continue your squabble outside, Aiden. Look what you’ve done to her.”“I didn’t do anything,” Aiden muttered, trying to say it in a low voice, but my room was small that I could still hear them. “Will she be okay? She’s been there for like fifteen minutes already. We should bring her to the doctor, Deb.”Sighing, I opened the door before he called my brother… or worse, my mother, just for me to open the bathroom.“I’m fine, Aiden,” I said, almost in a hushed tone, and walked past them.“Why didn’t you tell me you never like the wings?” He asked, not letting go of the topic as he followed me.“Because you like the leg part,” I growled, clenching my teeth. I could not believe our first argument as a couple was the chicken part.“You know I’m willing to give you anything,” he said, blocking the door.Deborah sighed behind
(Aiden’s POV)“You’re gone for only a month, Aiden.” Sasha placed the coffee cup on the table. “You’ll be in her apartment before midnight.”I was still upset with her and Aaron because after promising Jessamine I would not leave her side, Sasha called me for something urgent. I could not blame them because it was important… No, it was of high priority after my team found some errors in the prototype in the model that we will release in two months.The twelve-hour flight seemed to be the longest flight ever in my life, and even flying in my private plane didn’t do any justice.“Your dishonesty gave Aaron some leverage, you know,” she chuckled, leaning on the backrest of her seat, drinking wine. “And he will use that against you if you don’t tell Jessamine the truth about you. At least tell her you’re Adam Knight, and she’ll understand why you must leave occasionally.”“I’m on it, Sasha.” I sighed.My eyes were on the screen of my laptop, waiting for any emails from my team. No email m
(Aiden’s POV)“Jess, let’s talk. Please, get out of the bathroom,” I begged Jessamine.I had been sitting on the floor, outside the door, for an hour, waiting for her to come out. Despite Charlie’s efforts scratching the door, like me, he gave up and sat beside me.“I’m not coming out unless you leave, Aiden,” she sniffled.I imagined her sitting on the tiled floor behind the door, waiting for me to leave her bedroom. I could walk away, but it would only make my night hell. I held my phone, ready to call Paige… that is, if Jessamine would open the door.This was not how I imagined seeing Jessamine again. I have been hoping to kiss and make love to her until she begs me to stop. In my situation now, my dream was falling apart. “You know I have nowhere to go, Jess. This is my home. You’re my home,” I muttered truthfully. “Please, let’s talk.”“I don’t like to talk to you now, Aiden. Go away!” she yelled, banging on the door.Charlie got up, startled at the sound.“Okay,” I said resign