Hybrid Aria by Jessica Hall novel Chapter 26

Aria’s POV

After Lily’s Pack initiation, the party went on for a few more hours. Reid went off to talk to other Pack members. Looking for Lily, I found her asleep next to one of the fire pits. Lily was laying on a chair cosied up next to the fire. Taking a seat next to her, I took off my heels because my feet were absolutely killing me. I felt relieved taking them off, rubbing my heel. A few minutes passed, I decided to pick Lily up and put her to bed. Getting up with Lily in my arms, I looked around for Reid, but he was still busy talking to Zane and Damien at the bar. Walking up the stairs, I made my way inside and to Lily’s room, placing her on the bed before removing her sandals. Tucking her in, I sat on the end of her bed. Tonight had been a long night. I still wasn’t sure where I stood with Reid, because as soon as Lily’s little ceremony was over, he disappeared into the crowd.

Feeling tired myself, I climbed in beside Lily, pulling the covers up. I snuggled into her tiny frame. It didn’t take long before I fell asleep.

I felt like I had only just fallen into a deep sleep when I was jostled awake by movement. I felt familiar tingles running up my back and legs. Reid’s familiar scent hitting me, I nestled into his chest. Reid had found me and had taken it upon himself to put me in bed. Leaning into his warmth, I fell back asleep. I vaguely remember him unzipping my dress, but I was too tired to care. The next morning, I woke to find Reid leaning over me, intently staring. Opening my eyes to see his face so close made me jump in fright.

“Good morning,” he said, before pushing his face into the crook of my neck, inhaling my scent.

“You seem in a better mood.”

“Hmm,” was the only reply I got. His hands running along my body before slowing just under my bare breasts. Reid’s palm ran up and over my nipple, causing me to shiver and nipple to harden.

“So receptive,” his deep voice whispered just below my ear. I could feel his breath on my neck. Reid sucked on my mark, sending pleasure all through my body straight to my core, making me lean into him. I could feel him chuckle against my skin, his lips curving up into a smile against my skin at my reaction.

Turning to face him, I placed my hand on his hips and pulled him towards me. Reid’s hand running along my side then my arse before pulling my leg up, so it was draped over his hip. Just as his lips smashed into mine, the door burst open, and Lily bounced into the room. Reid groaned in annoyance, disappointed. I could only laugh at his reaction at being cock blocked. Lily, unaware of what she nearly ran in on, jumped on the end of the bed, jumping up down like it was a trampoline. “Wake up, wake up,” she squealed. Reid rolled on to his back.

“And why must we get up?”

“I want to play outside. Zane’s setting up a jumping castle in the backyard for me and Amber.”

Reid shook his head. “So why must we get up?” he groaned.

“So you can play too.” I heard him mumble something annoyed.