Secrets of Us A Forbidden Love Romance (Alina) novel Chapter 113

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Nikki and I are jumping up and down, gripping each other’s hands, our laughter mixing with the excitement in the air. Parker is beside us, throwing an arm around Aiden, who grins as he watches me.

“Ten!” The crows starts.

I glance around, searching for Zaid, and find him lingering in a dark corner, his eyes fixed on me. He shoots me a smile, though it doesn’t reach his eyes. But he’s watching.

He’s always watching.

“Five! Four!”

Aiden pulls me to him, his hands settling at my waist, and I tilt my chin up just as the final countdown echoes through the house.

“Three! Two! One! Happy New Year!”

Our lips meet. I expect a soft, chaste kiss like everyone else is giving, but Aiden pulls me

in close and doesn’t let go. It’s a hot kiss, tongues teeth, the taste of alcohol and his

hands digging into my waist.

I melt into him, wrapping my arms around his neck.

I let the moment consume me. Let the screams of joy around us, the cheering, the music

and Aiden’s touch fill me.

When we break apart, my chest is rising and falling quickly, my head spinning.

I glance back toward the corner, toward Zaid, and find him still watching. His expression

is unreadable, but the cup in his hand is crushed by how hard he’s holding it.

He’s mine and I’m his, and yet he’s holding back because I’m not ready for people to know. Without thinking, I pull away from Aiden, weaving through the bodies until I reach

Zaid. His dark eyes lock onto mine as I grab his hand, tugging him after me.

I don’t stop until we’re inside the bathroom; the door clicking shut behind us. My breath is unsteady, and my heart is pounding as I look up at him.

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“Happy New Year,” I whisper before pressing my lips to his.

He places his cup on the counter behind me, holding my waist to pull me closer to him. He deepens the kiss, making sure I can feel his erection between us.

corner.

“You drive.” His mouth is set in a straight line, teeth gritted together.

I don’t hesitate when he pulls me onto his lap, my legs at his sides. I just giggle, running my fingers through his hair. He watches me for a second and then his arms wrap around me, and our lips meet.