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
99. I thought you loved me"Aria," Realizing the wrong purpose his words may have sounded to give, he went to fetch her hands.Aria moved far away and raised a hand to stop him. Her face exhibited the pain that emerged inside of her from that statement. Cursing himself, Jake rose from the couch."Aria, I am sorry if I sound weird, but it's a mate-bond you're talking about breaking. I have heard from my parents how painful it is. I want you to think wisely bef—""Leave me alone, Jake.""Aria," Feeling weighed down by remorse, Jake hesitantly grazed her shoulders.A jerk was expected, and what followed was a burst of heavy cloud of fury as she pushed him toward the door."Go at once, Jake. I don't want to talk to you.""Aria, you're taking it the wrong way. I meant..." He froze three steps from the door and pulled her in his arms. "I meant for you to take your time. Rejecting Noah may feel like the right thing now, but I don't want to be the cause for it.""The moment you came into my l
100. Bully boyfriend! Aria's POVI stormed to my room and disposed of myself in the small space between the bed and the wall. It brought back all the memories when I used to seek a console in this small-- now tight space for my grown body. Back then I would hide here and cry for hours for being treated like trash by my father.This is where I spent most of my childhood, remembering my mother, and begging the moon goddess to raise me up to heaven in her embrace.The tight feeling in my chest was pretty much the same. The reason, regardless, is different. I was happy that it was not caused by my father. But the awareness that it was caused by one whom I handed over myself to made my bones burn from the force of rushing agony in my body.'Control yourself, Aria.' Melody's words cracked as she said that.She was also heartbroken and taken by surprise. Jake has carved out his place in our hearts. He didn't do anything to impress us, yet every move made, every word he spoke, every smile he
101. Listen to me, Aria. Jake's POVWhen I saw Aria walking out of the door in that apron and flour dust on her forehead, my first thought was to pull her in my arms and eat her lips hungrily. She really made me crazy last night with her outburst. I hadn't realized she would get so pissed for she looked like your timid, baby dear, that would jump at the sight of humans.As I observed her now, a desire to possess her crossed my head. Her lips were set tight in a thin line, eyes glaring at me narrowly while her hands folded before her chest. I felt like I saw a hint of need in her eyes too. But she was quick enough to shake it away before I noticed it.I walked toward her, "Why didn't you tell me when you left home?" She moved away as I sought to take hold of her waist.My teeth clenched together, watching her act differently again. I was not used to this Aria. She annoyed me. The one I was obsessed with was equally invested in me as I was in her. She made me feel like her world revolv