All Chapters of A Mistress For Aiden Creek : Chapter 141 - Chapter 150

Artemis POVThe next few days rolled into a blur of work calls, meetings, and strategizing: Aidan and I finally reached out to our closest friends, determined to spend anxiety-ridden hours seeking out enough people to build a network of support able to help us resist Hera's power. With every discussion, one more layer of the web unfolded before us, and, with the feeling of growing tension as we neared the time of confrontation, I could feel the strands beginning to coil tighter.One evening we had gathered in my apartment. The air buzzed with anticipation, and Aidan, Emily, and Ryan comprising the rest sat serious in the living room discussing what would be the next move with me."I know it's a risky affair," Aidan said in a very firm tone. "But we've got to confront Hera directly. If we let her decide the narrative, we'll never free ourselves from her dictation."Emily nodded with her brow knitted in thoughts. "But what if she tries to retaliate? She has connections in places that ca

Artemis POVIt was a nerve-wracking exit from the community center as the memories of the press conference lingered in my ears. Aidan and I had stood against Hera, yet, as the crowd dispersed, a cloud of uncertainty put its weight on us. “Are you fine?” Aidan asked quietly, deeply concerned, as we strolled hand in hand toward the parking lot.“I am fine,” I said, trying to smile as I looked up at him. “It’s just that I can’t shake off this feeling that it’s not over yet.”He stood still. Serious, but gentle, he said, “I will not let her intimidate us. We have come too far to back down now.” I melted beneath his deep gaze, and the chaotic worlds dissolved into nothing, suffering an immediate loss of importance. It was Aidan and the bond between us that mattered at that moment. I stepped forward, my heart racing as I peered into his deep brown eyes. “I believe in us,” I murmured almost inaudibly. “And no matter what Hera will throw at us, I know that we will be able to deal with it t

**Artemis POV**The canvas of night was painted with the chilling winds, where we sat below the expansive oak tree, holding hands, with hearts opened to vistas that awaited. Stars above showered faint light upon our shadows. For a moment, we felt that we were the only two people alive on Mother Earth.“Aidan,” I said softly, breaking the silence that lay comfortably between us, “do you remember the first time we met?”He chuckled, a response that felt warm and slinky, serving to release butterflies inside my stomach. “I do. You were ferocious—standing up to everyone who doubted you. You had me under your spell.”I smiled in remembrance. “I had no idea you were watching me. I felt so out of place at that moment.”“I was captivated,” he said, staring deep intone into mine. “You were a ball of fire. I knew I had to have you in my life.” A giving way to my fluttering heart. “It's funny how we started off on two different roads. And here we are.”“Stronger than ever,” he said softly, almo

Artemis POVThe night air was cool under my feet as I stepped outside the garden, and everything was cast under a silvery glow by the moon. I could not shake the unnerving feeling pressing at my heart since dinner. Aidan's father and his expectations were hovering like a dark cloud above us, and I felt like a puppet in their great play. There was some magnetism in Aidan that drew me toward him, something I could not quite put a finger on. I found Aidan leaning back against a marble pillar, the phone still clutching in his hand. The air was thick with tension as my heart fluttered at the thought of going up to him. Did he feel it too? "Aidan?" I softly called, stepping closer. His head rose, and those piercing green eyes locked with mine. For a moment, everything ceased to exist outside this sphere that encapsulated both of us in limbo and yearning."Artemis," he said, his voice low and sultry, making me shiver. "What are you doing out here?""I needed some air," I swallowed, hoping

Artemis POVThe hallway, awash in chaos, found a frozen representation of me. Uncertainty had reduced the strength of my insides. Even as the adrenaline rush of Aidan's protection fueled my very being, my very fear of what would follow stopped my feet in their tracks. There were louder voices now: anger and indignation intermingled. I found myself rushing Aidan, heart pounding away. As I took the turn, he stood toe to-toe with various men, their faces illustrating how morally intense and confrontational the situation was. "Get lost," Aidan growled, barely above a whisper. "Aidan, you can’t just turn your back on this," replied one of the men, sharp-edged. He was the tallest, wearing a dark suit that announced authority. "Hera has powerful connections, and you have to be careful." "Careful?" Aidan scoffed, his temper flaring. "You think I’m afraid of some empty threats? I’ll handle this my way." I edged closer and heard snippets of their dialogue, which made my spine crawl at the