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2024-10-29 19:42:56And still, it hasn't faded.
A week later, I was still as drawn to Aiden physically as I was drawn to his emotional side.
I watched Aiden's handsome face while he worked with intent and concentration as he pulled out packaged containers which I knew were undeniably, edibles, on the space before us. And immediately, the stomach teasing aroma of spices, herbs and food filled my nostrils, making me to involuntarily salivate.
"Hmmn," I let out an encouraging moan. "Smells delicious."
Aiden flashed me a heart swelling smile as he nodded. "It should."
I sat, with anticipation etched on my skin and my face as he unwrapped all the plates.
Aiden after spreading out every single food he prepared on the blanket, helped me with a good serving of a bit of everything.
"Thank you!" I grinned cheekily as I took the plate from him.
He returned my smile. "Enjoy."
Nodding, I stared dreamily at my stacked plate. "Oh yes, I will."
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It was past midday and my day couldn't get any better.After my date with Aiden earlier in the day, I was feeling good as hell. It felt like my day had taken a new turn for the better. Even Freya had chipped in that I walked with a bounce in my step and the best part hadn't even began yet. Whistling a tune below my breath, I quickly made for the counter as requested by Freya, since Soul Kitchen was having a pretty crowded day."Hi girls," I let out in a singsong voice as I saw Poppy and Kate in their usual mood. Deep in conversation. I swear this two could give a radio station a run for their money."Hey girl." Kate smiled."Hi Ava," Poppy waved shyly in her usual way, while I flashed her an easy smile."Busy day huh? How is it going?"Kate let out a dramatic sigh. "Is it just me or did everyone on Titan land grow a second stomach." She let out another sigh, causing Poppy and I to let out giggles. "The orders won't stop coming.""Ummm," Poppy began. "Isn't that like, a good thing?""
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"Who told you that?" I couldn't help but blurt out, her words still holding me in shocking grasp. "Where did you hear such a thing Maya?"She sniffled as she looked up to take in my face. "Everyone at school is talking about going to war." She supplied. "They are saying that Titan would soon go to war with Colossus." Then bursted out crying again, this time, she was sobbing audibly. "Maya dear, look at me." I pleaded. "No one is going to war," I tried to assure , but she shook her head to disagree."And even if we do," I continued. "No harm will come your way. The Alpha and all the strong guards will make sure you are safe.""But there is only much that they can do." She almost wailed. "Wolves like me end up dead in wars everywhere!""Who said such a thing to you Maya!""Nobody told me," this time, she tuned down on her sobbing. "I know Ava. I cannot protect myself, I will always be dependent on other people and when they can't protect me, what will I do?"Not knowing what to say, I t
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Gus looked visibly shaken.Yet, he had no answer to my question."Is Titan really going to war against Colossus Gus?" I prodded, getting uneasy with the silence that followed my question."Where did you hear such a thing Ava?" He finally spoke up, but instead of having an answer to my question, he replied with another question of his."Words do travel fast you know," I shrugged, waiting patiently for an answer. Gus let out another sigh. "We are not going to war with any pack Ava," he finally let out. "Although, it is true that there are talks circulating about Colossus planning on going to war against us,"I was sure my facial expression gave off a very scared look as Gus promptly corrected himself. "They are merely rumors Ava, nothing has been confirmed yet."I nodded, trying my best to look calm, however there was a hailstorm going on inside me."You're safe here Ava. Nothing will happen to you and if anyone wants to get to you, they have to get through Alpha, me," His grin was wid
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"I should go." I voiced once Asher left, probably to give Aiden and I space.Aiden shook his head, while his arms still held on to me. "You know you can stay right."I let out an amused laugh. "As much as I like being in your arms Aiden, I wouldn't like anyone listening to you address them while we are in this position."There wasn't a response for a bit till, "You like being in my arms?"Of course, I almost groaned. Of all things I said, that was all he heard."Say it again love. You love being in my arms?" I was already beetroot at the moment.Playfully, I struggled to free Aiden off me while his body began shaking as he chuckled, probably finding my bashfulness amusing."I want to hear you say it again, love." He teased, slowly releasing me as he took in my face.I scrunched my nose, trying but failing
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