Chapter 319

BRANDON'S POV

I turned the warm shower spray over Aria's skin, gently rinsing away the remaining soap and bubbles. I wrapped a thick white towel around her shoulders, patted her dry, and lifted her into my arms.

Aria giggled softly, her head resting against my shoulder as I carried her out of the warm bathroom and into our bedroom.

I set her down gently in the middle of the large bed. Before she could move, I leaned over her and covered her lips with mine, kissing her hard and deep.

She let out a soft moan against my mouth. I pulled back just an inch to look down at her glowing face, taking in her dark eyes, her damp hair, and her soft skin.

"You are so beautiful, Aria," I whispered, my voice rough and low. "I can never get enough of you."

I reached down, took her hand, and pressed a soft kiss right over the bright diamond ring on her finger.

"You are mine," I said, holding her gaze.

Aria smiled up at me, wrapping her fingers around mine. "I will always be yours, Brandon."

The raw love in her eyes hit me straight in the chest. I leaned down and peppered soft, warm kisses along her jaw line, moving down the side of her long neck to her collarbone.

She let out another quiet moan, and that sweet sound made my cock harden even more, throbbing against my stomach.

I shifted my weight, trailing my hands down her sides, past her hips, and moved down between her thighs. The sweet, warm scent of her filled the air, and a dark curse slipped past my lips. She smelled absolutely divine.

Without me having to say a single word, Aria parted her legs for me. I looked up at her face, smirked, and dragged my thumb right through her wetness.

Her breath hitched in her throat. "Brandon..."

I answered her by placing my tongue flat against her sensitive clit.

Aria let out a short yelp, her hips lifting slightly off the mattress. I did not stop. I lapped at her wet folds like a starved man who had finally been given a feast.

Within seconds, her hands were gripping the bedsheets tight, her chest heaving as she panted, gasped, and fell completely under my mercy.

"Brandon, please," Aria croaked out, her voice raspy as her fingers reached down to tangle themselves in my short hair, pulling at me. "Please..."

I ignored her pleas, keeping up the hard, relentless rhythm with my tongue until her thighs began to tremble wildly against my ears. Her body went stiff for a second, and then she came hard, her sweet release coating my tongue.

I smirked against her skin, slid my body back up over hers, and captured her mouth in a deep kiss. She let out a small gasp, tasting herself on my lips.

Before I could say anything, Aria reached her soft hand down between our bodies, wrapping her fingers around my hard length. She stroked me twice, up and down, her thumb rubbing over the tip.

"I want you inside me, Brandon," she murmured against my mouth, her dark eyes half-closed with desire. "Right now."

I placed the head of my cock right at her opening, rubbing the tip against her wetness for a single agonizing second, and then pushed all the way in with one long, heavy thrust.

Aria’s eyes rolled back, and we both let out a long, shuddering gasp as our bodies joined together.

I started moving right away. I pulled back and thrust inside her again and again, setting a deep, steady rhythm that echoed through the quiet room. I reached my hand down between us, finding her clit, and rubbed it with my thumb while my hips kept driving into her.

Aria arched her back, her fingers digging into my shoulders, and came again around my cock.

"I want one more from you, baby," I whispered in her ear, my chest heavily pressing against hers.

I reached down, hooked her long legs over my broad shoulders, and changed the angle of my thrusts, hitting her deeper than before. Sweat dripped down my forehead, slicking my skin despite the cool rain outside the bedroom windows.

"Brandon... Brandon..." Aria panted my name over and over, completely lost in the feeling.

Her tight walls clamped down around me, sending a wave of intense heat straight up my spine. I buried my face in the side of her neck, let out a deep growl, and came inside her with long, powerful pulses.

We held onto each other tight, our bodies slick with sweat, coming together as one. Afterward, I lowered her legs, rolled onto my side, and pulled Aria close against my chest.

I pulled the heavy duvet over both of us, resting my hand on her waist while I kissed her forehead gently. We lay there in the quiet room for a long time, listening to the rain outside as our breathing slowly returned to normal.

I looked down at the soft curve of her face, my fingers lightly stroking her hip.

"Aria," I said quietly into the warm room. "Do you ever think about having another baby?"

Aria turned her head on the pillow, looking up at me with wide, surprised eyes. "Are you serious, Brandon?"

I nodded my head slowly. "I am serious."

I paused for a second, looking up at the ceiling as old memories crossed my mind.

"I grew up as an only child," I explained softly, my voice low. "Blake is my stepbrother, but I was already much older when his father married my mother. I spent a lot of my childhood alone in big houses. I know what it feels like to be lonely, Aria. And I know Amelia feels lonely sometimes, too, even with all the toys and guards around."

Aria kept her eyes on mine, listening intently as I continued.

"I am not saying we should do it right this second," I added quickly, smoothing a damp lock of hair away from her cheek.

"I do not want to bring another child into the world until we get married and settle this business with Gabriel. But I wanted to know your thoughts. If Amelia is enough for you, then I am completely fine with that too. Ultimately, the choice belongs to you."

Aria looked at me for a long moment, a tender, soft smile spreading across her face. She raised her hand, gently resting her palm against my cheek.

"I would not mind having another child with you, Brandon," she said softly. "I think Amelia would be an amazing big sister."

I smiled back at her, feeling a deep sense of peace settle over my heart as I pulled her closer into my arms, ready to protect this future with everything I had.