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Relief floods his face.

“But if you ever pull that shit again,” I add, “I will kill you.” Aiden laughs, nodding quickly. “Never. You’re mine, baby. “

“Good,” I murmur, stepping closer. “Now kiss me. I’ve been trying to keep my hands to myself all night, but fuck, you look so fucking hot.” Aiden smirks, sliding my hands under his shirt, my fingers tracing along his abs. His muscles flex under my touch as he pulls me closer, his lips crashing against mine.

“You drive me fucking mad, Katerina,” he growls against my lips.

“All day, I feel this need to mark you permanently. You were made to be mine, baby. Only mine.” A moan escapes me as his hands grip my ass, his touch possessive, desperate.

I hear a sharp knock at the door and we both groan.

Aiden sighs, pressing his forehead against mine for a second before pulling away. He strides toward the door and yanks it open. Standing there, looking way too hopeful, is the blonde bitch. “Aiden—” She stops mid-sentence, her eyes landing on me standing behind him. I smirk.

“Let’s go, babe,” I say, grabbing Aiden’s hand.

Her face drops. “B-but she threw a drink at you! And you still want her?” I bite my lip, trying to hold back my laughter.

Aiden shrugs, his grip on my waist tightening. “Her crazy matches mine. I’ll always want her.” I wave at Blondie as Aidenleads me downstairs. “Stop gloating,” Aiden mutters, shaking his head with a smirk.

“I can’t help it,” I laugh. “Did you see her face?” Aiden chuckles,

pulling me close enough to press a quick kiss to my lips.

“You are such a bully,” he murmurs, his lips brushing my jaw.

“Only when it comes to you,” I tease as Aiden grins, nipping at my

bottom lip.

“I fucking love it when you get jealous.”

“Only for you. I told you once—I don’t share. And I stand by it.”

Aiden groans, squeezing my ass. “Neither do I, angel face. You are mine and mine only. I will beat the shit out of any guy who even looks at you.” I roll my eyes but can’t stop the smile tugging at my lips.

“Let’s get out of here,” I whisper. Aiden nods, grabbing my hand as we head toward the door. And as I glance up at him, his jaw sharp under the dim lighting, his possessive grip around my waist, his entire being wrapped around me—

I know.

I know I’m so fucking whipped for this man. And I don’t even care.

Chapter forty - one

KATERINA

We are one day away from school starting again.

Today, we all decided to go snowboarding. By we, I mean Aiden, me, Alexei, Grayson, Will, and Maddie.

I know damn well Alina and Roman weren’t actually busy—

they just didn’t want to see each other.

I’ve been snowboarding my entire life, but no one else—aside from Grayson—has, so today is going to be hilarious. I’m fully prepared to watch my friends eat shit on the trails.

I pull on my black leggings and layer them with tan sweat-

pants. Two pairs of thick, fluffy socks follow, along with my Skims tight crew neck. Then, I grab my black snow overalls, zip them up, and add a beanie over my braided hair.

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