Entangled (The Accidental Billionaires #2) - J. S. Scott Page 0,62
and I are quality?”
“Definitely.”
“You do realize that all the rest of my family is going to get to know you, and they’ll be there for you, too?”
“I think I could handle that,” she said, her voice slightly fading.
I kissed her on the forehead and closed my eyes because I knew she was falling asleep.
It was reassuring to know that if anything ever happened to me, my family would take care of Maya and Skye in a heartbeat.
Good to know that having a shit ton of brothers, sisters, and cousins wasn’t always a pain in the ass.
CHAPTER 24
SKYE
I was just a little melancholy when I woke up on our last full day in Vegas.
Every moment I’d spent with Aiden had been a gift for me.
I could feel myself finally changing, metamorphosing into the woman I wanted to be.
Yeah, I felt a little raw because I wasn’t used to my emotions being close to the surface. And just a little bit apprehensive. But those feelings were fading fast.
I’d rather be a woman who cries and feels genuine joy than one who’s like an emotional vacuum.
And the man who had brought me on this trip had been the catalyst I’d needed to come out of my shell of protection and start really living again.
Aiden made me feel safe.
He made me feel adored.
And he made me feel like the most fascinating, beautiful woman he’d ever encountered.
That attention was heady, and it had gotten to me.
Him buying me that bracelet had been my tipping point, the moment when I just couldn’t contain what I was feeling anymore. And I hadn’t regretted it for even a second.
The last four days had been heaven, because I’d been able to truly experience every emotion while we were together.
We’d visited every crazy ride and roller coaster in Vegas. Then, he’d surprised me with a helicopter ride over the city and Hoover Dam.
Last night we’d gone to a hilarious comedy show.
The days had flown by, much to my dismay.
Today was our last day. We’d take off tomorrow for home.
We hadn’t made any big plans, but I was all for playing slot machines and then visiting the ginormous swimming pool at our hotel for a while before dinner.
“What are you doing, beautiful?” Aiden asked as he walked into the big living room the suite provided.
I looked up at him from my spot on the couch. “Thinking about how sad I’ll be to leave. It’s been an amazing few days. I think I’m completely spoiled.”
He winked at me, which made my heart skitter. “You deserve it. This was a really short trip, though.”
“I’m okay with going back. I miss Maya.”
I’d talked to my daughter every night, but FaceTiming her wasn’t the same as hugging her good night.
“Me, too,” he admitted gruffly.
“So are we ready to head downstairs?” I hopped up from my seat.
He wrapped his arms around my waist, and I leaned in to fill my lungs with his scent.
Aiden smelled like fresh air, sandalwood, and a little bit of mint, and it was a fragrance that always came to mind every time I thought about him. His scent was unique, and so damn addictive that I wanted to stay right where I was.
“So you’re ready to tackle the slot machines?” he said with a hint of mischief in his tone.
“I am. We haven’t really spent all that much time in the casino. I was hoping we could hit the pool later. I need some exercise. I’ve been eating like a pig.”
Sex seemed to be an appetite inducer for me. I’d been stuffing my face with every type of food I could get since we’d arrived in the city.
“That’s one of the attractions in Vegas. Food,” he joked. “And you’re not in any danger of putting on any pounds. We’ve been working out every night.”
I snorted because what he said was true. We’d been practicing our bed aerobics every single night. “Not enough,” I told him.
No matter how much I’d loved every touch, there was no way it had burned off all the calories in the rich desserts and other decadent food I’d been eating.
“I’d be more than glad to give you more,” he rasped into my ear.
His hands cupped my ass and squeezed the cheeks through the pair of shorts I was wearing.
My body caught fire as he put a hand on my back and plunged his other one into my hair.
I opened my mouth just in time for him to cover it with his own.