Returning to Nevada for Christmas, May and Aiden hope for a joyful reunion with May’s mother and her new boyfriend.
But things aren’t as they seem. What is this new boyfriend hiding?
As the days fold, the warm veneer of holiday cheer is shattered, replaced by an air of suspense and secrecy. Subtle clues and strange occurrences begin to surface. And how is May and Aiden’s daughter Freya entangled in all these secrets? Will she be safe? Can Aiden shield her from the dangers of the outside world?
Book 2: Mistletoe Shadows
MAY
As the sun began to set over the horizon, Aiden and I sat on the balcony of our beach bungalow. We watched the waves crash against the shore. The ocean breeze carried the scent of salt and coconut through the air, making us feel like we were truly in paradise.
“Let’s go to Seychelles instead,” I suggested to Aiden. My fingers intertwined with his as he chuckled and pulled me closer. His warm breath tickled my neck, sending shivers down my spine.
“It won’t be that bad. Stop worrying,” Aiden replied. His lips brushed against my skin. But I couldn’t help but worry about my mom’s new boyfriend, who pretty much lived with my mom now.
“But he’s going to be there, and as much as I love my mom, he’s just…ugh…” I trailed off. I felt a weight lift off my shoulders as Aiden carried me back to our bedroom.
“How about I make your worries go away?” he whispered seductively. His lips hovered just above mine. My heart raced as I melted into his touch, forgetting all about my worries and focusing only on him.
Aiden teased me with a gentle kiss before pulling away with a mischievous smirk. “Patience, love,” he whispered huskily. He traced a path along the curve of my waist with his hands. Each touch sparked a fire within me, igniting a deep desire for him.
Our lips met again in a passionate embrace. Our tongues danced in perfect harmony. Aiden’s hands wrapped around mine and held them above my head. He gently brushed his thumb against the pulsing vein on my wrist. The sensation sent electric shocks through my body, intensifying the pleasure coursing through me.
He continued to explore every inch of my body with his lips. He teased and tantalized me until I was begging for more. As he pulled up the shirt I was wearing, exposing my bare skin, I grabbed onto the bedpost for support. Aiden blew lightly against my sex, sending a jolt of pleasure through me as he continued to worship me with his mouth.
The room was engulfed in a hazy fog of desire. Our passion filled the air. With each touch and kiss, we lost ourselves in the moment, consumed by our love for each other.
My body trembled under Aiden’s expert touch. His hands roamed freely over my curves as if mapping out every inch of me. With each gentle caress, I felt myself surrendering to the overwhelming pleasure coursing through my veins. His fingers danced delicately over my breasts, igniting a fire deep within me that threatened to consume me completely.
As he traced the outline of my body, I couldn’t help but arch my back. I was begging for more of his intoxicating touch. Aiden obliged, his tongue flicking out to graze against the sensitive bud of my clit. A sharp gasp escaped my lips as waves of ecstasy crashed over me. The room seemed to spin as my senses focused solely on our electrifying connection.
His exploration of my body was relentless. Each touch left me dizzy with desire. He cupped my breasts in his hands, kneading them gently while his thumbs brushed against my hardened nipples. The sensation sent sparks of desire shooting straight to my core, intensifying the ache that had formed deep within me.
Aiden’s lips brushed against mine again. He traced a trail of fire down my neck and collarbone before returning to capture mine in a searing kiss. His warm breath mingled with mine as he whispered words of adoration and possession, causing chills to run down my spine.
The weight of his desire pressed against me, matching the intensity building within myself. My body was consumed with an insatiable craving for him.
“Tell me what you want,” he commanded softly. His voice was laced with a seductive edge. I shivered at his words, torn between the desire to be taken and the need to prolong this exquisite torture.
With trembling lips, I mustered the courage to voice my deepest desires. “I want you,” I whispered, my voice quivering with need. “I want you inside me, filling me completely.” As the words left my lips, I could feel myself succumbing completely to the irresistible temptation that was Aiden.
As I looked into Aiden’s darkened eyes, a primal hunger stirred within me. It was mirrored in his gaze as he swiftly shed his only clothing, revealing a chiseled body that begged to be touched. Hovering above me, his muscular frame cast a shadow over mine, creating an alluring contrast between light and dark.
My heart raced with anticipation as his hands roamed over my trembling body. They ignited sparks of pleasure wherever they touched. With each caress, my skin tingled and my breath quickened. I could feel the heat radiating from his body, drawing me closer to him, until our lips met in a passionate embrace.
Lost in the whirlwind of desire and need, I surrendered myself to Aiden’s touch. My body ached to feel him deep inside me, and he obliged with slow, deliberate movements that drove me wild. Inch by tantalizing inch, he filled me, sending electrifying waves of pleasure coursing through my body.
Our connection grew more intense with each rhythmic thrust. Our bodies moved together in perfect harmony. Time seemed to stand still as we lost ourselves in the ecstasy of our lovemaking. Moans escaped from our lips like music, melding with whispered words of adoration.
In that moment, nothing else existed except for the sensations that consumed us. Aiden’s fingers found my throbbing clit, skillfully massaging it with just the right amount of pressure. The pleasure intensified, building to a peak that was both overwhelming and euphoric. I arched my back and cried out in pure ecstasy as Aiden’s touch pushed me over the edge of bliss.
His thrusts became more frenzied. His hips propelled forward with an urgency that matched the fire coursing through our veins. The room was filled with the symphony of our passion. Our bodies moved together in perfect harmony as if they were made for each other. Sweat glistened on our skin, shining like diamonds under the flickering candlelight as we lost ourselves in a world where only pleasure existed.
I clung to him, my fingers digging into his muscular back, leaving a trail of red marks in their wake. The mixed sensations of pain and pleasure heightened the intensity of every movement, driving us both closer to the brink of ecstasy. Aiden’s breath was ragged against my ear, his desire fueling my own.
“I love you, my wife.” His words were like honeyed velvet. Each syllable wove a thread of passion that bound us together even tighter.
“I love you too, Aiden,” I managed to gasp out between breathless moans. “More than words could ever express.”
His lips captured mine in a searing kiss, deepening the intensity of our union. With each thrust, we soared higher and higher, teetering on the edge of an inferno that threatened to consume us both.
Then it happened—with one final thrust, our bodies convulsed in unison as waves of pure bliss crashed over us. I held onto him tightly, my heart pounding in my chest as we rode the aftershocks of our climax.
Our ragged breaths slowly calmed. I nestled my head against his chest and felt the comforting rhythm of his heartbeat. Aiden’s arms tightened around me, providing solace and reassurance in the aftermath of our passionate encounter.
With a soft kiss on his chest, I whispered playfully, “So is this your way of telling me we’re not going to Seychelles?”
Aiden let out a deep, rumbling laugh, the vibrations pulsing through my body as I lay against his chest. “Sorry, my love, Nevada it is,” he replied with a warm and contented tone.
I couldn’t help but join in on Aiden’s laughter, the sound bouncing off the walls of our quiet room. As I basked in the afterglow of our lovemaking, I felt completely at peace and couldn’t imagine a more perfect place to be.
The flickering candles that adorned the room added to the romantic ambiance, celebrating our seventh anniversary. They cast a soft glow that illuminated the scattered rose petals on the bed. A bottle of chilled champagne sat nearby in a shiny silver bucket, just waiting to be savored. It was clear that Aiden had gone to great lengths to create an atmosphere of sensuality and intimacy tailored solely for us.
“I must confess,” Aiden murmured, his fingertips tracing lazy circles on my bare skin, “I originally had something more extravagant in mind for our anniversary.”
I lifted my head from his chest, a mischievous smile playing on my lips. “Oh? Do tell.”
Aiden’s emerald eyes twinkled with amusement as he leaned in to brush his lips against mine. “Well, my love, I had planned on whisking you away to a luxurious paradise. Crystal-clear water stretching for miles, pristine white-sand beaches, and seclusion like no other.”
My playful mood shifted to mock anger as I exclaimed, “You’re horrible!” I playfully hit him in the chest as he described the perfect scene in Seychelles. But any annoyance melted away as Aiden’s fingers danced along my spine, sending delightful shivers down my body.
“Don’t fret, my love. Nevada holds its own charm. Besides, that’s where we said our vows and became husband and wife.”
Aiden’s hand stretched out for the chilled champagne, his fingers expertly popping the cork with a playful flourish. The room was filled with the effervescent scent of the bubbly liquid as he carefully poured it into two crystal flutes. Each flute was delicately etched with intricate designs, catching the light and casting dancing patterns on the walls.
With a gentle clink, our glasses met in a toast to seven years of love, laughter, and shared adventures. Aiden’s sparkling eyes locked onto mine as he raised his glass.
“To us,” he said, his voice laced with emotion. We sipped the champagne, relishing the crisp and refreshing taste that seemed to mirror the joyous bubbles of our relationship. Every sip felt like a celebration of our enduring love, and I couldn’t help but smile as I gazed at my partner across from me.