Secrets of Us A Forbidden Love Romance (Alina)

Chapter 113

Okay With This?-1

Nikki and I are jumping up and down, gripping each other's hands, our laughter mixing with the excitement in the air. Parker is beside us, throwing an arm around Aiden, who grins as he watches me.

"Ten!" The crows starts.

I glance around, searching for Zaid, and find him lingering in a dark corner, his eyes fixed on me. He shoots me a smile, though it doesn't reach his eyes. But he's watching.

He's always watching.

"Five! Four!"

Aiden pulls me to him, his hands settling at my waist, and I tilt my chin up just as the final countdown echoes through the house.

"Three! Two! One! Happy New Year!"

Our lips meet. I expect a soft, chaste kiss like everyone else is giving, but Aiden pulls me

in close and doesn't let go. It's a hot kiss, tongues teeth, the taste of alcohol and his

hands digging into my waist.

I melt into him, wrapping my arms around his neck.

I let the moment consume me. Let the screams of joy around us, the cheering, the music

and Aiden's touch fill me.

we break apart, my chest is rising and falling quickly,

corner, toward Zaid, and find him still

the cup in his hand

and yet he's holding back because I'm not ready for people to know. Without thinking, I pull away

lock onto mine as I

we're inside the bathroom; the

and my heart is pounding

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Okay With This?-1

Year," I whisper before pressing my lips

me, holding

sure I can feel

low laugh against my

smiling. "But

lick of seriousness in his eyes and he kisses me again, his hands steady on my hips, grounding me. When we finally pull apart, I step back,

racing.

the party and the rest of the night blurs into a haze of music and dancing. I stop drinking, Aiden handing me soda instead of liquor. I don't mind,

warmth of his presence pull me in, but my mind keeps drifting back to Zaid. He doesn't say much, but his

corner.

Watching.

down,

His mouth is set in a straight line, teeth

of us caring

don't hesitate when he pulls me onto his lap, my legs at his sides. I just giggle, running my fingers through his hair. He watches me for a second and then his

stop until we get to the house. Whatever exhaustion was making my limbs heavy was