The Girl He Craves

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“Loosen up Sophie. You’re as stiff as a rock.” Aiden whis- pered beside my ear, his lips tickling my skin.

His hands run down the small of my back, his warmth. seeping through and relaxing me as we walked to our table.

I sighed in relief when we finally took our seats but I prayed that maybe, just maybe all these rich fancy people would stop staring at us like we were the most fascinating thing they’ve seen in a while.

The stares literally burned through me when they saw Aiden pulling the chair back for me to sit. And when I fixed that chair and he stayed beside me for longer than necessary, their stares had turned hotter.

Seriously you could have brought me to any fast food place. I’d be happy to eat oily fries and a cheesy burger.” I grumble as I darted my eyes around as slick as I could.

“Those fast food places aren’t good enough for you. You deserve the best,” He grinned. My stomach knotted.

Smooth.

I stared at him across the table. This feels intimate. Just us

two having lunch in a fancy restaurant.

It almost looks like we were on a date. That must be why everyone could not stop looking our way.

Or perhaps it was the shock to see the young bachelor

a woman who looked like she swam in

me deeply too.

needed to distract him before

if he keeps staring at me like I was the meal, I

me in

ask him this question

hacking out

looked at him in

I watch him block

“Yes,” Cough. “I’m fine.”

clears his throat, looking a bit flustered. “No, I actually don’t. Sergio doesn’t have a great memory, so I knew exactly what to tell

“Oh,” I whispered, my shoulders. sagging in

was about to say some- thing else but the waiter

will come back to get your orders in five minutes Mr. Xavier.” He said and left seconds after. When he does,

back to

idea why he could not have just told Sergio he didn’t want to get married. Why would he go through so much trouble to

grown man, he could

grandfather was threatening him with

notices my curious gaze and he lifted a brow ques- tioningly. “Why do I feel like you’re about to go

him, stunning

to speak but I cut in before he could get