Chapter 460
Aria responded with a flat “ Mm , ” her tone devoid of warmth .
Owen asked again , “ Will you need acupuncture for that ? ”
Aria said , “ Yeah . ”
Owen continued , “ Can you teach me ? ”
“ Hm ? ” Aria turned her head . “ You want to learn acupuncture ? ”
Owen nodded . “ Yeah . If I learn , I can help you too . Wouldn’t that help you heal faster ? ”
Aria smirked , a hint of amusement in her eyes . “ I used to be inconsistent with applying the ointment . If you help me keep up with it , the scars will gradually fade . ”
Aria smiled . “ Pearl’s scar is on her face . Acupuncture should help it heal faster . ”
Owen exhaled in relief . “ As long as it fades , that’s good . You’ll be able to wear all kinds of beautiful clothes in the summer . Not that it matters , you look good in anything . ”
With her tall figure and striking looks , she could pull off any style . She smiled . “ Thanks for the compliment . ”
After applying the ointment , Owen adjusted the straps of her nightgown . “ Ready for bed ? ” he asked softly .
They’d shared a bed once before – last time in her room , but tonight , it was his .
Owen thought every night from then on , when he lay down , he would probably picture her lying right here beside him .
Aria adjusted her nightgown , shifted on the bed to face him , propped herself up , and leaned closer . “ Just going to sleep ? Shouldn’t you dance to liven things up first , my loyal admirer ? ”
She arched an eyebrow , a faint smile tugging at her lips , her eyes reflecting only him – like he was the center of her world .
It was the first time Owen had seen this playful side of her . He couldn’t tell if she’d really misunderstood his meaning , or if she was just teasing him on
purpose .
He was more inclined to believe it was the latter .
If the woman he loved was sending such clear signals and he backed off , he wouldn’t be a normal man .
Owen bent down so their eyes were level . “ I’m a terrible dancer , but I’ve worked hard on this physique . Wanna see ? ”
Aria straightened up . “ Sure , let me see . ”
Her gaze stayed locked on him , unwavering .
Owen felt a jolt of nerves , but kept his expression steady . He grabbed the hem of his pajamas , pulled his top off , and folded it neatly at the foot of the
bed .
Throughout the whole process , Aria’s eyes never left him for a second .
Last time , she’d only caught a fleeting glimpse of him changing – she’d long forgotten what he looked like .
This time , she could see everything clearly .
It was a real treat for the eyes .
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Aria looked up and asked , “ Can I touch it ? ”
Owen’s ears turned red , but he nodded . “ Sure , go ahead . ”
She reached out and poked his abs with her finger . “ Soft . ”
Owen replied , “ Can get hard too .”
He tensed his muscles , and the lower four abs stood out , two veins popping up . With the ones on the side , four lines ran down his lean waist , disappearing below .
Suddenly , a hand cupped Aria’s chin , forcing her to look up . “ Focus on the abs . Eyes stay above the waist , ” Owen warned .
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Owen had been prepared , and when Aria poked him , he hadn’t thought much of it . But as her gaze roamed boldly , his heart pounded fiercely , heat rising through him , and even his voice came out rougher than usual .
Aria just said , “ Oh ,” not noticing anything amiss , and pressed her whole palm against his stomach .
Owen tried to suppress the feeling , but the moment she touched him like that , his blood ran hot , every nerve on fire .
Without hesitation , he grabbed her hand , pulled the silk blanket over his lower half , and held her wrist tightly .
Before Aria could really savor the feeling , her wrist was suddenly caught . She lord at him in confusion . “ What’s wrong ? ”
Then she felt a strange , burning heat encircling her wrist .
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