Lily's POVAs Aiden welcomed me into his second home, he led me through the expansive foyer adorned with striking art pieces and minimalist decor. The glass house really offered an open and airy atmosphere.Every single thing, from top to bottom, was either white, gray, or black!The sofas themselves were made of deep gray leather that shone like a thousand diamonds. The few walls that weren't made of glass were painted white at the top and a lighter gray at the bottom. The rest of the walls that were made of glass also shone so brightly that I could see my reflection in them.A state-of-the-art television adorned the far end of the living room—it was thrice as big as the one Mira, Lucas and I shared in our Brooklyn apartment, to say the least.I glanced down, catching my reflection on the glossy floor. Hell, everything looked so shiny and reflective!"I know this is not as impressive as my mansion in New York, but it's still something, yeah?" Aiden asked, his voice coming to me in ec
Lily's POVI stirred from slumber, greeted by the soft light that filtered into the room. A gentle, tranquil air enveloped me once more as I slowly became aware of the unfamiliar surroundings. Sitting up, I rubbed my eyes and looked around. For a moment, I was slightly startled by the transparent walls; it gave me the impression that I was floating on clouds. But soon, I got used to it and admired the serenity that seemed to seep through the walls.I stood from the bed and made my way to the glass walls, drawn by the promise of the peaceful landscape outside. Peering out, I couldn't help but feel a slight twinge of vertigo at the sheer openness and height of the glass-encased house. Still, the view was undeniably breathtaking, stretching across a landscape painted in morning hues.While immersed in the calming view, a gentle knock at the door interrupted my reverie. I turned, a smile playing on my lips as I remembered the promise of fun that Aiden had made the previous night."Come i
Lily's POVI wanted him there and then, but he kept me waiting, a new pleasure unfolding. He slid that rock-hard body up mine even with the chair arms between us, his hands caressing a path beneath my shirt, over my rib cage. He Kissed me. Seduced me. Ignited a burning-hot trail of fire deep inside my belly.Soon, the simple bralette I had on was gone as well, and I was naked to his eyes and his fingers. And surprisingly, I didn't feel abashed in any way. Even with the see-through walls and Aiden's eyes on my skin, I felt safe, secure, and protected."You're so beautiful, Lily. Your body is....magnificent." Aiden whispered, and even though he'd said these exact words several times before, it meant more to me now.I faded into a haze of desire that I didn’t want to ever leave. And in that haze, somehow my hoodie was gone, Aiden's hands over my breasts, and my back arching into his touch. His thumbs stroking my nipples, his tongue gliding along mine with hungry thrusts and deep, passio
Lily's POVWe stayed in that position for God knew how long—him in the movie seat, me between his legs with his erection in my right hand. I stared at his face, at the serene look that appeared as he recovered from his orgasm, and his dick relaxed beneath my fingers.Finally, I let go of his dick and stood to my feet, coming to sit beside him. Together, we sat in relative silence for minutes."Lily...." Aiden called finally, breathless."Yeah?" I answered."Do you have any idea what you do to me?" He asked, voice hoarse. "Do you have any idea just how aroused you make me? I could go crazy for your body beside mine."A violent red stained my cheeks, and I looked away. Words had failed me suddenly.“Do you have any idea how much I want to be inside you right now?” he asked.“Then why aren’t you?” I responded, loving the feel of him pressed so close to me on the seat, my back leaning against the rest, my shoulder touching his. But even still, in some far corner of my lust-fogged mind, I
Aiden's POVI stepped forward to her determinedly. "Lily, you cannot follow me. It defeats the whole point of keeping you safe!"But Lily wasn't about to back down. "You need an escort there. Do you know how strange it would seem if you went there on your own? I have to follow you," she declared with unwavering determination.Surprised by her sudden insistence, I shook my head. "Absolutely not, Lily. It's too risky. I can handle this on my own."Her brows furrowed in defiance. "I won't be a liability, Aiden, I promise. I'll stay by your side, and together, we can handle anything that comes our way."I sighed, knowing her argument held some truth. Yet, the thought of involving Lily in potential danger was something I couldn't easily accept. "Lily, it's not safe. I can't risk your safety."She crossed her arms, her expression resolute. "I won't let you face this alone. I'm going, Aiden.""I can't let you do this, Lily," I insisted, my voice firm. "The whole reason we came to Pennsylvani
Lily's POVAs I sifted through the dresses, it felt as though I was thrown back in time. Every single dress seemed to carry a story, a piece of Aiden's mother's life before her demise. I saw what looked like a dance card in the pocket of a flowery satin dress, a crushed lily petal in between the sleeves of another.Every single one felt ethereal and timeless.Finally, I carefully selected an elegant yet understated black dress, fitted at the hips and ending in a short flair. Its straps were thin and ended in a crisscross at the back.I pressed the cloth against my body and stared into the closet's mirror in apprehension. What if the party people saw through me? What if they discovered I wasn't a woman worthy of Aiden Blackwood, and I was merely a lowly girl from Brooklyn?I sighed finally and draped the dress over my arm, hoping to honor the memory of the woman who still held a special place in Aiden's heart.When I stepped out of the closet, Aiden was waiting for me patiently in the
Lily's POVMy heart lurched. My moment of awe faltered when I spotted Ricardo in one corner of the room. He was in the middle of a conversation with two other men, who also appeared to be mafia lords. A flute of what looked like champagne was in his hands, and he took a slow sip from it.His imposing presence sent a chill down my spine, and I shivered involuntarily. My eyes darted around frantically, trying to locate Aiden and communicate to him that the man we were running from was in the room.Finally, I caught Aiden's eye. He noticed the change in my demeanor and cast a concerned glance in my direction.A thought suddenly occurred to me.What would happen if I communicated to Aiden that his archenemy was also a part of the enemy? I knew Ricardo to know that he would try to make a passI forced a smile, attempting to shake off the unease that Ricardo's presence brought. The presence of this man was affecting me too much, and I absolutely hated it.The room buzzed with conversations
Lily's POVMy cheeks burned with heat as I watched the women walk into the toilet stalls, giggling and muttering to themselves. They could obviously see through my fancy chignon and my silk black dress. They could see that I was not one of them, and never will I be.Leaning against the cool bathroom wall, I took a deep breath to steady myself again. I tried to remind myself that this was a party, and I could choose to enjoy myself or not.But I couldn't shake off the nagging thoughts of Ricardo's unsettling presence. The glitzy chatter outside seemed worlds away from the angst and darkness within me. With a heavy sigh, I finally admitted to myself that there was no use running from the man—I had to face him.And the only way I could do that was to find my way back to the party hall.As I prepared to step back into the glamorous chaos of the party, the hushed voices of the two women caught my attention. They were engaged in an animated conversation that quickly shifted to a topic that