Chapter 461
His hand wasn’t just warm – it burned with an almost scalding heat against Aria’s skin .
Aria was surprised . ‘ Did I even do anything ? I just touched him for a second , ‘ she thought .
A thought flashed through Aria’s mind , and before she could stop herself , her gaze involuntarily dropped downward .
His fingers clamped around her chin again , forcing her head up .
“ Eyes up here , ” Owen commanded .
As their eyes met , Aria caught the faint flush in Owen’s eyes – a hint of deep restraint subtly breaking through .
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Aria feigned innocence , her eyes curving with a playful smile . “ If you won’t let me touch you , ” she teased , “ maybe I’ll just go touch someone else . ”
Owen’s grip on her wrist tightened possessively .
“ Who exactly are you planning to touch ? ” he demanded .
Aria smirked . “ Take a wild guess . ”
Owen asked , “ That college guy who tipped you last time ? ”
Aría nodded . “ Well , his abs were seriously well – defined . ”
Owen released her wrist and turned his head away with a hint of petulance .
“ Go ahead , ” he muttered , his voice low and breathy with suppressed emotion .
Without hesitation , Aria boldly pressed her cool hand against him , her fingertips lightly stroking his skin . With a teasing glint in her eyes , she purred , “ Owen , do you know what you look like right now ? ”
A scorching heat pulsed through her palm like an electric current , sending waves of exhilaration straight to her core .
Owen suppressed the urge to stop her and listened as she went on .
“ You look just like a virtuous gentleman being ravished by a notoribus seductress , ” Aria teased .
Aria’s fingers traced over the sculpted surface of Owen’s abs , the skin shifting beneath her touch . With a gentle press , she could feel the hard , defined muscles flexing under her fingertips.
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Her hand moved up to his shoulder , her fingers tracing the firm muscle . With a playful grin , she remarked , “ You look pretty lean in clothes . I didn’t expect you to be this solid . ”
Aria thought to herself , ‘ No wonder everyone’s crazy about guys with abs – this is seriously satisfying to touch . ”
Owen’s hand clenched tightly at his side , veins bulging prominently on the back . He took a deep breath . ‘ She’s had her fun – now it’s my turn to collect ,
he thought .
Just as the thought crossed his mind , a sudden grip seized his nape , turning his head back toward her .
Then , Aria’s lips crashed onto his , silencing him completely .
Aria’s kiss was forceful , making Owen instinctively wrap his arms around her waist as his body fell backward uncontrollably .
As soon as their lips parted , Aria pushed Owen down onto the bed and claimed his mouth again .
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The kiss took Owen by surprise . The moment their lips met , he froze .
She completely dominated him .
‘ Being kissed like that felt incredible , ‘ he thought . ‘ And with her on top ? Yeah , I could definitely get used to that . ‘
But she really did keep it to just simple kisses , lingering close and nuzzling gently against hirm – never taking it any further .
Owen wasn’t satisfied with just that . He parted her lips and kissed her hungrily , plunging deep .
His hand locked around the back of her neck , giving her no chance to pull away .
Unlike her tentative , fleeting kisses , his kiss was deep and urgent , pouring all his long – restrained desire into her .
Owen’s Adam’s apple bobbed repeatedly as his hand slid upward from her waist , tracing a slow , burning path along her side .
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Aria wasn’t just passively enjoying the moment . She’d occasionally tease him back with a playful touch , making it clear through her actions just how much she was enjoying it .
Even with the blanket between them , Owen’s scorching heat radiated through – so intense that it felt like it could melt right through the barrier , leaving nothing between them at all .
As his palm brushed over the slight bump of a scar , Owen’s fogged mind
d a little . Embracing her , he sat up with her in his arms .
He withdrew slightly , murmured against her lips , “ Madelyn , may I kiss your back ? ”
Aria looked puzzled . “ They’re just scars – what’s so special about kissing them ? ”
“ Let me kiss them , ” Owen murmured .
“ I’ve applied the ointment , ” Aria said lazily .
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