“Thank you, Cass,” I said.
She let go of me and Jacob and Blake shook my hand.
“So, how old are you?” Cassie asked me.
“25,” I said.
“Wow, an older man,” Cassie said with a smirk. “Nice, Ari.”
Aria chuckled and I frowned. “I am not old.”
“Keep telling yourself that, buddy,” Gabriel said and handed me a beer.
I took it from him and growled.
We spent the night chatting and laughing. I couldn’t keep my eyes off of Aria. I kept imagining ripping that dress off of her body and tasting her. The alcohol wasn’t helping at all. The more I got, the more I wanted her. I almost took Jacob’s head off when I saw him staring at her. He shouldn’t see her like this. I was the only one who should see her like this.
My eyes were enjoying the view, but I was a little bit mad at her for letting other males see her like that.
After a while, I just couldn’t wait any longer to be alone with my mate. And I had enough of Jacob undressing her with his eyes.
She was standing near the drinks table talking to Cassie.
I walked behind her and wrapped my arms around her waist.
“I am done celebrating my birthday with our friends,” I whispered as I leaned into her neck. “I am ready for a more private celebration.”
I could hear Aria's heart beating faster, and I was sure she was blushing. I planted a small kiss on her neck, and she shivered.
Cassie chuckled and walked away from us.
I raised my head and turned to look at our friends.
“Good night, guys,” I said. “Thank you for the party. I will see you tomorrow.”
I took Aria’s hand in mine and started walking toward the house. As soon as we were out of sight, I grabbed her in my arms and started kissing her.
She tasted so sweet.
My heart was pounding fiercely in my chest, and I couldn’t get enough of her.
I picked her up in my arms and started walking toward our bedroom. She wrapped her legs around my waist, and I grabbed her butt. She moaned quietly, and it made me even harder. I didn’t think that was possible.
I entered our room and locked the door behind us.
“What the fuck are you wearing?” I asked, finally breaking our kiss and nibbling her lower lip.
“Your birthday present,” she answered, moaning slightly.
Oh, fuck.
I looked up at her. “Are you sure?”
“Yes,” she whispered as she leaned in to kiss me. “I want you.”
I groaned and kissed her harder as I placed her down on the bed. This was the happiest day of my life. She was finally mine.
Aria’s POV