LOGINMalikha had absolutely no experience riding a horse, so Aidan patiently guided her and helped her climb onto the saddle. Not wanting to frighten her, he mounted the same horse and sat behind her.
“I think this saddle is big enough for the two of us,” Aidan teased playfully as Malikha sat stiffly in front of him. She did not dare turn around and simply let him guide her wherever he wanted to go.
“Have you ever ridden a horse before?” Aidan asked casually.<
Malikha continued walking toward the villa on foot. Moving as quietly as possible, she kept glancing in every direction to make sure no one was following her. The moment she entered the villa, she immediately ran toward the bedroom.She had prepared her escape carefully.With her passport and a map leading to Charles de Gaulle Airport safely tucked away, Malikha was ready to begin her journey back to the United States. But this time, she had no intention of returning to New York. If necessary, she would find another city to live in.“Living on the streets is still better than staying with Aidan,” Malikha muttered while pulling on her boots.She wrapped herself in a scarf, a knitted hat, a cardigan, and a thick coat before quietly sneaking out of the room with one of her suitcases.To her surprise, escaping turned out to be easier than she had expected. All she needed was to get out of the vineyard, reach the main road, and hitch a ride
Malikha had absolutely no experience riding a horse, so Aidan patiently guided her and helped her climb onto the saddle. Not wanting to frighten her, he mounted the same horse and sat behind her.“I think this saddle is big enough for the two of us,” Aidan teased playfully as Malikha sat stiffly in front of him. She did not dare turn around and simply let him guide her wherever he wanted to go.“Have you ever ridden a horse before?” Aidan asked casually.Malikha shook her head.“Do you still remember my order to answer whenever I ask you something?”Malikha glanced at him briefly before facing forward again. Dante carried them both on his back, walking leisurely toward the wide stretch of grass and wildflowers surrounding the vineyard. Aidan slowly rested his chin on Malikha’s shoulder while one arm wrapped loosely around her waist.“Do you remember what happened last night?” he asked in
The first time getting drunk had caused Malikha to forget most of what had happened the night before. She could barely remember anything she had done while intoxicated. Only brief flashes and scattered memories crossed her mind. She knew Aidan had been the one who picked her up. She also remembered him carrying her into the villa, but after that, everything became a blur.Waking up in the same bed as Aidan early that morning had left Malikha stunned and flushed with embarrassment. But the moment Aidan opened his eyes, reality struck her once again. Aidan was merely an illusion she desperately wanted to have.Now Malikha stood in front of the large mirror above the luxurious sink inside Aidan Caesar’s bathroom. She remained frozen for several moments until she finally remembered why she had decided to drink last night.Aidan’s words and expression when he told her he hated her inside the wine storage room had carved themselves deeply into her heart. Her eyes wandered around the elegant
Malikha moved even closer, as if she were teasing Aidan, though there was something irresistibly adorable about the way she did it. Aidan cupped her face again and kissed her deeply, his growing desire impossible to hide now. One of his hands continued to roam along Malikha’s incredibly soft back, savoring every touch.“Why does it feel hotter in here…? Has winter already ended?” Malikha asked with complete seriousness, her question so innocent that it only intensified Aidan’s desire. A smile tugged at his lips.“Have you ever been intimate with someone before?” Aidan whispered against her lips.Malikha slowly shook her head.“You probably do it a lot, huh?” she asked innocently. Whenever she was drunk, Malikha became painfully honest and unguarded.Aidan couldn’t stop touching and kissing her. His revenge no longer mattered at all. Right now, the only thing consuming him was Malikha.“Do you want to do it now?” he asked teasingly, his voice low and seductive.“I heard it can make you
Malikha became even more adorable when she climbed onto the large bed and crawled toward the opposite side while Aidan stood there, preparing to sleep. Then she slowly lifted her head and straightened herself onto her knees until they were finally face to face.“Let… me go…” Malikha said, half-slurring her words in a spoiled tone.“No… I won’t,” Aidan answered immediately without hesitation.Malikha puffed out her lips adorably before boldly grabbing the front of Aidan’s shirt, pulling him closer to her. Aidan smirked faintly as he watched Malikha act as though she was deliberately tempting him.“I said, let me go… why do you keep torturing me?” Malikha murmured, still whining even though she barely realized what she was doing. Aidan’s smirk deepened. Both of his hands slowly moved to her waist, holding her gently. His gaze dropped toward the soft curve of Malikha’s chest that became slightly visible from the position they were in.“Every action deserves consequences… Babydoll,” Aidan
Malikha could no longer hold back her tears or the dizziness pounding inside her head. The alcohol had made her lose control over her movements completely. Again and again, she pushed Aidan away while her husband kept trying to steady her.“Baby doll…” Aidan called softly, but Malikha ignored him and shoved his hand away once more. Then, the moment she lost her balance and stumbled, Aidan quickly caught her.“Stay away from me!... AAH!” Malikha fell hard, her shoulder hitting the edge of the sidewalk. Aidan immediately rushed toward her, helping her sit up as she winced in pain. He let out a heavy sigh and pulled gently on her shoulder to help her stand again. But the moment he saw the tears already streaming down her cheeks, his expression faltered. Especially when Malikha looked at him with such sorrowful eyes that something painful twisted inside his chest, a feeling he could not understand.“Go away…” Malikha whispered weakly, only making Aidan more irritated. He exhaled sharply,







