91. Saved By An InchAria put a hand across her eyes to prevent a blow on the face. What hit her was a gust of wind as she heard the creatures' shuddering roar echo around her, shaking the very foundation of courage. It was followed by the sound of something falling on the ground far away after hitting something like a tree or a rock. "Aria," Her eyes flew open and mouth trembled into a relieved smile for Jake was kneeling before her, his hand going to cover the hand on her stomach. His eyes took in her bleeding stomach and anger made his eyes shine tenfold fiercer than she'd seen the silver creature's. He picked her in his arms and dropped her under a tree away from the creatures. "Wait for me here, cupcake. It won't take more than two minutes." He brushed his knuckles on her cheek and smiled between the tightness around his jaw. She beamed weakly, assuring him that she was okay. But her expressive eyes that were like two little globes of emotions gave away her agony. A sinew bel
92. Dealing with the Hunter "Before you accuse me of your daughter's injury, let me inform you Mr. Wright, that it was not caused in my presence." Jake offered confidently, yet his voice held an edge of hesitation. With the first streak of pink erupting in the sky in the morning, they settled into their cars and came back to pack. Aria bid bye to her friends. They laughed about the camping and how memorable it had become with the appearance of the creatures. It was full of adventure. Not to mention they were getting to get back home in one full piece. A few scratches and bruises here and there were okay. Daisy was escorted by Kai to her house. When Jake had turned to Aria once their friends walked away, she tried to take him in confidence that she was good to go alone. Her house was not far away, and by the grace of the moon goddess combined with the kindness of the rancher's wife, her wound was tended to. Although she felt irritated and soft pangs of spasms made her belly turn i
93. Let Me Dirty YouThe night unfolded with more surprising events for Aria. She had not anticipated her father to lay bare with all his secrets. He shared how he felt over the years, treating her worthless; and how he punished himself after giving Aria a hard and atrocious time.She found him kissing her forehead from time to time, and holding her hands to his heart. Zavier shared what she really meant to him. And that he wished to make things normal in their house and live like a happy family. Except his demons and shame had forged a wall of reluctance around him.Zavier was glad Aria gave him another chance. He ordered pizzas and lasagna from the hotel he and Stella used to visit when Aria was not born. He told her how much her mother liked to eat from there, and that majority of times during her pregnancy, she had Zavier buy ice creams and food from there.Aria rejoiced spending time with her father. He was so open with her, so enlivened, that he smiled from ear to ear every seco
94.Don't let me go Aria's breaths were caught in her chest as Jake combined their lips in a searing kiss. Her head hit back, the ache turning into pleasure. His tongue moved around her mouth before finding hers to play with it.She moaned in his mouth. Oh, this was so very satiating. His fingers went under her top to pinch her mounds. He played with her titties over her bra as he parted away to let out a husky growl."Fuck! I want you naked now or I'll go crazy." He rumbled with a breath exploding on Aria's mouth.She compliantly lifted her hands for him to remove her top. But to her shock, he yanked it in two pieces in each hand. A devilish grin cracked on his lips as he mouthed, "You're irresistible."Next was her bra and Aria clenched her teeth as the air whipped her skin. It was soon covered in a warm hold as Jake played with her."Shit, since when you became so perfect." His mouth closed on her throat while Aria suppressed a moan amidst her smile."Or were you always this yummy
95. Let's meet Noah Aria sat across from Daisy around a table laden with pots with soil and seeds. The kitchen gardening class was going in full swing, everyone enjoying it. Except Daisy sat lost in her thoughts as she lazily wavered her hand in the pot of soil.Aria noticed her and sighed, "The soil is for the seeds to plant, Daisy! Not for you to play with it. Look, you've made a mess."After Daisy reverted to the present, she flinched and apologized for spilling soil out of the pot on the table and around. She was sulking after her fight with Kai. Also afraid that he might just go back to screwing around with random girls."You shouldn't have instigated it if you care about it so much." Aria said.Aria had tried to avoid her friend and focus on the activity. It would have been more immersing if Jake was here. He liked growing edible plants and they were hoping to make a little one on the rooftop of Aria's house. He's promised to work on it with her after taking classes today.Now
96. Deceitful mate Jake! I miss you so much. I wish you were here." Happiness bloomed in her chest, replacing every trace of distress."So do I, baby. But I'm stuck here with Kai. He's annoying me now.""I am rowing through the same problem." She sighed and heard Jake sigh too."He's pissing me off a lot I'm telling you." Jake spoke. "He's worried that he's crossed his limits and that Daisy might reject him."Aria's eyes widened in surprise, "The situation is the same here. Daisy is scared because she thinks Kai will reject her. She's already crying like a lost baby.""I have a plan." Jake offered.With her shoulders relaxing, Aria asked, "To end their fight? If yes, please tell me quickly. I can't tolerate Daisy and her drama.""So you agree she's dramatic?" Jake chuckled on the link."Just tell me, Jake!""Okay, I'll coax Kai into apologizing to Daisy. I'll also try to make him get her a sorry present.""I'll see if I can get Daisy to follow suit.""Yes please, let's reunite these
97. Jake complex! The week was progressing pretty smoothly and full of elation much to Aria's anticipation. She reveled in exercising every activity that followed the next day and the other days with Jake. Horse riding was intimidating. The horse she got was grumpy and would not move. Thanks to Jake and his friendliness, he not only got her horse moving but also discovered that he had a bruised hoof that made him grumpy and unmoving. She relished the view of him helping the groom tend to the horse's hoof. He seemed so fucking kissable when he gave her a satisfying smile after he had returned. "Want to ride my horse with me?" He had asked so lovingly that there was no way Aria would say no. She had melted into the warmth of his chest. His naughty hands sometimes caressed her waist, or the side of her legs as they moved around on the horse. Since there was no sign of her father returning anytime soon, Jake and Aria spent another night in his house, making love and beautiful memories
98. Don't rush Aria went straight to her house, not waiting for Jake to pick her up as promised. She was too aggravated, too anguished, and too sick of Noah's cunning behavior that she wanted some time alone to clean her head.Also because she wanted time to clean herself off Noah's scent he left lingering in all the wrong places. And though Jake was an understanding boyfriend, she was not sure how he would react to the realization of having Aria cocooned in her mate's fragrance.She took a shower and wore her old baggy clothes. One that would conceal her figure and give her some relief. She was sick being called with names. Being judged as greedy just because she was dating the future alpha."Do I really give such vibes to people? That I am with Jake for his money and the luxurious life he enjoys." She whispered to her reflection in the mirror while drying her hair.Aria noticed the dark red line alongside her lower lashes. It seemed as if she cried nights and days. But the truth wa