AaryaSitting in the vehicle, Xander took the wheel. He tried to spend some time with me, so when my brothers tried to come over, he shooed him away, which did not surprise me. They weren’t thrilled about it since, despite my having pardoned Xander, they were still furious with him. With his strong presence beside me, we embarked on a journey toward the surprise he had planned.I found myself stealing glances at my mate, his hands adeptly maneuvering the steering wheel, looking all sexy. Among the city’s bustling crowd, he stood out among the throng because of his distinctive style- a white shirt, sleek black jeans, and a tan overcoat–a look that was effortlessly stylish. Since my mate is famous, we were trying to be discreet.I, on the other hand, resembled a peasant in a blue jumpsuit, a white jacket, and a plain purse. He had one hand on the wheel and was holding tightly onto my hand with the other. Being around him once more is reassuring. We were traveling through lanes I was unfa

AaryaLeaning back in the car seat, I tried to relax my weary muscles after a day filled with sightseeing and excitement. New York had been a whirlwind of emotions with a dash of beauty and adventure, and being accompanied by Sean, Alex, and Xander had made it even more special. Xander’s enthusiasm as he showed me around had been infectious, and I couldn’t deny the happiness that had settled in my heart, pushing my fatigue to the background.I have been feeling a bit off since this morning. Although I slept for almost ten hours, I still felt exhausted. As if someone had sucked all the energy from my body and only Xander could replenish it. I clutched him as if he were the air I needed to breathe.He was not complaining, though. In fact, he had far too much fun with it. Like right now, when my skin broke out in goosebumps as he ran his fingertips up and down my arm. A smile graced his lips telling me he was well aware of the effect he had on me, and a shy smile tugged at my lips in resp

Aarya A shiver raced through my body as the frigid water surrounded me as Xander lower me into the tub, causing me to grunt. Xander’s struggle was evident as he averted his gaze from my face. His determination to maintain control was palpable despite the undeniable bulge straining against his pants. My eyes lingered on him, a hunger igniting deep within me. I lick my dry lips, looking at it. Reason seemed to have abandoned me, consumed by the fiery heat coursing through my veins. I want him so badly. As he stepped into the bathtub, his skin meeting mine, a wave of relief washed over me. His touch is like a soothing balm for my heated skin. I long to touch him, kiss him, and incorporate him into myself. The need for his touch was all-consuming, an ache that resonated deep within my core. I wanted his body on mine. I wanted him to touch me, take me, and mate me. My body started to feel hotter, and my stomach constricted. My hands moved of their own accord, my fingers tracing the path

AaryaGrowling loudly, Xander spun me around and buried his head in my neck. The whole thing happened in a split second, and I didn’t even have a chance to process what had just happened.“No, mate. You are not going away,” a powerful baritone voice growled. It was Xyler. I think he took control of Xander. However, this confused me. He squeezed me so hard that I had trouble breathing.My breath came in short gasps as his grip tightened around me, and I managed to utter a strained plea. “Xyler... can’t... breathe.”“Sorry, mate,” he said, loosening his grip but still holding me. He kissed me on the spot, which drives me crazy. He said he would mark me in that place. I moaned as he sucked the skin between his teeth.“Xyler, slow down.” I managed to breathe, the intensity of his touch overwhelming my senses.His growl was a mixture of frustration and longing. “No. You will not leave us, mate,” he asserted, his grip wavering between possessive and gentle.His words started to penetrate the

AaryaWhen I arrived at the office, I texted Xander. I knew he was in a meeting since Scott was already in my cabin, being a diva about how I had skipped the office the last two days. Luckily, he seemed oblivious to the fact that Xander and I hadn’t been present together. Alex had informed him that Xander was away on a trip.“You know what I miss the most?” Scott mused, nonchalantly placing his feet on my desk.I shot him an incredulous look and pushed his legs away, retorting, “What?”“Mr. Coleman’s sexy ass while he was on his trip,” he sighed wistfully.My grip on the pen tightened almost to the point of breaking. I struggled to maintain my composure, resisting the urge to stab my friend with the pen on the spot. I could feel my powers brewing within me, waiting to be released and lash out at Scott. And if they are let out, they will completely demolish the office.“Are you alright, Aarya?” Scott’s perplexed voice reached me.Taking a few deep breaths to quell the storm within me, I