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“No.”

“Scarlett.” The way he says my name is way too sexy. “That wasn’t a suggestion. There’s no way I’m making you ride all the way up that hill.”

“And there’s no way—”

“Shush.” He presses my lips together with two fingers. “Be ready by ten-thirty, understood?”

“You’re such a goddamn bully,” I grumble to his back as he slowly walks away. I hear a chuckle, then he waves over his head. I roll my eyes, hating that I feel excited over this. I don’t care if he saved me from getting violated; Aiden is still the enemy.

A drop dead gorgeous, dripping with sex enemy.

An enemy whose touch I don’t mind.

An enemy who triggers the filthiest thoughts when I’m in bed at night. Thoughts that are riding the forefront of my mind as I watch him slide into the driver’s seat. Thoughts that make me wonder how he’d react if I straddled him on that seat right here, right now and begged him to fuck my brains out.

Shaking that insane urge off me, I continue on my way. It doesn’t matter that Aiden triggers my naughty side. He’s the devil. With whom, quite unfortunately, I just made a deal.

Something tells me that at some point, there will be hell to pay.

Chapter 14

Aiden

“So, sweetheart, I finally told your father about our illustrious plan,” Mom announces as I take my seat around the breakfast table. “He was so pleasantly surprised, and he’s definitely on board.”

My hand freezes over the coffee jug. Her eyes are saying, ‘don’t even think about disagreeing with me.’ I glance over at Dad, a version of me twenty-five years from now and he’s beaming.

“It’s the best news I’ve gotten in a while, son,” he says. “Though I’m not surprised. I know how much you love that girl.”

“Casey. Her name is Casey,” I reply.

He raises thick, greying brows at me. “Of course I know her name, just like I know she’s the right one for you. It was only a matter of time before you forgave her for that… you know…”

He can’t even say it, yet there’s no remorse on his face.

Dad clears his throat as I reach for the coffee jug once more. “Anyway, I thought to celebrate this wonderful news by surprising your mother with a few days in the Maldives.”

Mom giggles and it’s now that I realize they’re both dressed in resort wear. “As in today?” I ask.

“We’re heading to the airport right after breakfast,” Mom replies. “Isn’t that amazing, honey?”

I pause putting cream in my cup, taking in her flushed cheeks, bright eyes and it occurs that I can’t recall when last I’ve seen her this happy. Maybe Mom knows what she’s doing after all. It’s possible that her plan could actually work.

Knowing that, it leaves a deep pang in my stomach.

“Sweetheart? Aren’t you happy for us?” Mom presses when I don’t answer. “Your father is taking me back to where we first fell in love. Five days of nothing to distract us so we can rekindle. Isn’t that great news?

I catch her hidden meaning. “That’s awesome, Mom. I’m happy for you both.”

Dad’s endearing smile thrown in Mom’s direction seems genuine, but this is the same man who built his empire on the backs of small businesses he ultimately destroyed. It’s one of the reasons I decided to pursue my own goals instead of joining the company like he expects. I don’t want any involvement with the karma that he’s going to get.

I glance at my watch. It’s a quarter to ten, which means Scarlett will be here in no time. Grabbing up my cup, I inch over to Mom and kiss her forehead. “Have fun.”

For her sake, I hope she does.

Dad pats my hand when I squeeze his shoulder. “You too, Dad.”

“No wild parties while we’re gone!” he calls cheerfully after me. He knows that’s not my thing.

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