Page 86 of The Alpha's Forbidden Heir

You’re going to be a dad again.

I freeze, the air stolen from my lungs. For a moment, all I can do is stare at the mug, the words sinking in.

“Aria...” My voice is hoarse, caught between disbelief and overwhelming joy. “You’re... we’re...”

She nods, her eyes glistening. “We’re having a baby.”

A grin splits my face before I can stop it. The joy bursting through me is too much to contain. I toss the mug gently onto the bed, grab her by the waist, and spin her around, laughing like a damn fool.

“Aria,” I whisper as I set her back down, cupping her face in my hands. “You’ve just made me the happiest man alive.”

She smiles, tears slipping down her cheeks. “I wanted to surprise you.”

“You’ve done more than that.” I kiss her deeply, pouring every ounce of my love into the kiss. When I pull back, I rest my forehead against hers. “I’m going to make sure you feel loved. Every single day.”

My hands trail down her sides as I speak, toying with the zipper of her dress. “Starting now.”

Her breath hitches as I slowly lower the zipper, kissing the exposed skin of her back as it’s revealed. The emerald fabric pools at her feet, leaving her standing in nothing but delicate lace.

“You’re breathtaking,” I murmur, my voice rough with desire.

She shivers under my touch as I press kisses to her collarbone, her shoulders, every inch of her skin. My hands slide over her curves, memorizing the feel of her as I guide her to the bed.

I kneel before her, sliding her lace panties down her legs and pressing my lips to the inside of her thighs. Her fingers tangle in my hair as I part her with my tongue, savoring the way her body responds to me.

“Oh, Bane,” she gasps, her voice breaking as I delve deeper.

I take my time, tasting her, feeling her tremble beneath me. Her hips buck against my mouth as I circle her clit with my tongue, her cries of pleasure filling the room.

When she comes, it’s with a soft, broken moan, her body arching off the bed. I kiss my way back up her body, capturing her lips as she’s still trembling.

“Lie back,” she whispers, her voice shaky but determined.

I oblige, lying flat on the bed as she straddles me. Her eyes meet mine, dark with desire, as she lowers herself onto my face.

“Aria,” I groan against her, gripping her thighs as she moves above me.

Her fingers dig into my hair as she moves above me, her hips rolling with purpose. I let her take control, watching her unravel, but I can’t resist pulling her closer, my hands gripping her thighs.

“Bane,” she gasps, her voice trembling as her rhythm becomes erratic.

Her body arches, the moonlight spilling across her flushed skin, and I can feel the heat radiating off her. My grip tightens, guiding her motions as I shift beneath her, lowering my mouth to her center. She freezes, a startled gasp escaping her lips as I take over, my tongue exploring her slowly, thoroughly.

“Don’t stop,” she pleads, her hands tangling in my hair again, holding me in place.

I don’t. I focus on her, every flick of my tongue and every kiss drawing out another sound from her lips. Her legs tremble,her body quivering as the tension snaps, and she cries out, her release washing over her.

Aria’s body is trembling as she collapses onto my chest, her breathing heavy and uneven. I brush a strand of damp hair from her face, cupping her cheek.

“You’re incredible,” I whisper, my voice low and rough.

She lifts her head, a wicked glint in her eye. “I’m not done yet.”

Before I can respond, she slides down my body, trailing her lips and tongue along the ridges of my abdomen, igniting every nerve. When her fingers wrap around me, my breath hitches.

“Aria...” My voice is thick, unsteady.

She looks up at me, her lips curving into a smile before she takes me into her mouth. A groan escapes my throat, deep and guttural. Her tongue works expertly, her hand stroking in time, and I grip the sheets beneath me, trying to maintain control.

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