Aria’s pov
"What do you an you invited him, Lucian?,is this to spite or what?"
The room went dead silent as Ethan walked in.
The guests shifted uncomfortably, whispers rippling through the room like wind over water.
I stood frozen at the altar,"Why did you invite him?,to spite ?"
"Everthing does not revolve around you Aria,get a grip" Lucian replied with a fierce tone.
I looked down the aisle to see Ethan lingering near the back, still smiling, as if he’d just arrived at a casual cocktail party. My blood boiled. I wanted to march down the aisle, rip the glass from his hand, and throw it in his face.
I took one step forward.
Lucian’s fingers tightened painfully. "Don’t."
I whipped my head toward him. "He’s here, at our wedding. You invited my enemy to my own wedding, Lucian."
"He’s a potential business partner. I invited half the board and several investors. He happens to be useful right now."Lucian replied with a low tone,his voice signaling that I should probably tone it down since everyone was staring.
But I didn’t care,he invited him,he knew it’d be catastrophic,yet he did.
I yanked my hand free "Useful? He stole my company. He cheated on . He left for dead. And you want to smile and play happy wife while he stands there gloating?"
Lucian leaned in, lips brushing my ear. "Put your emotions aside, Aria. I know you want revenge but you’ll have to let handle it my own way. I have been aning to deal with this bastard for a long ti now. Marrying you was the first step in my plan."
I yanked my hand free. " I don’t care about any fucked up reason which made you marry but if your way ans letting him breathe the sa air as on my wedding day,I’d rather end the entire contract"
His eyes darkened. "My way ans he loses everything Aria, slowly and in the public space he loves so much."
I glared at him, chest heaving. The officiant cleared his throat awkwardly. Guests were watching. Phones were already out ready to record the drama.Its funny how my life turned from private to the most trending topic on the internet.
Lucian offered his arm again, expression unreadable. "Smile. We walk out together."
I hated him in that mont. But I placed my hand on his arm and forced a smile, whatever his intentions were,if it includes bringing Ethan down,then I’m in for it.
We walked past Ethan. He raised his glass again, eyes gleaming with triumph.
"Beautiful ceremony," he called. "You look stunning, Aria. Almost like you belong."
Lucian’s jaw clenched, but he said nothing. We continued to the exit, the weight of every stare pressing down on .
The reception was unbearably long and filled with champagne, forced congratulations, toasts that tasted like ash. Ethan left early, but his presence lingered like smoke.
By the ti we returned to the penthouse,it was few minutes past midnight
Lucian loosened his tie the mont the elevator doors closed. "You did well tonight."
I didn’t answer. I walked straight to the guest suite and slamd the door.
I stripped out of the wedding gown and went into the shower.
I stood under the shower longer than I could rember that my skin turned red from the excessive scrubbing.
I wanted to wash away the day, the humiliation and Ethan’s smirk that kept appearing in my thoughts.
When I erged in a simple black robe, Lucian was waiting in the room.
He had changed into black silk pajama pants and nothing else. His chest was bare, muscles shifting under golden skin as he poured two glasses of whiskey.
He held one out to but I refused it.
"You invited him," I said again, voice shaking. "You let him stand there and mock on my wedding day."
Lucian set the glass down. "I invited him because he still controls assets I want. He thinks he’s winning and in gas like this you have to let him think so,it makes him careless."
"You could have warned ."
"Would you have walked down that aisle if you knew?"
I looked away. "No."
"Exactly." He stepped closer. "You’re angry. I understand,but tonight is not about Ethan."
His fingers caught the tie of my robe and tugged gently.
I grabbed his wrist. "Don’t."
He paused, eyes searching mine. "You signed the contract."
"It’s the first night Lucian, I need so rest."
Lucian’s thumb brushed my collarbone.
"You’re shaking."
"I’m furious."
"You’re also aroused."
Heat flooded my cheeks. I hated that he was right.
He leaned in, lips grazing my temple. "Tell to stop, and I will. Tonight."
I closed my eyes. "I hate you."
"I know."
His mouth found mine.
The kiss was slow this ti,deliberate and consuming.
His tongue traced the seam of my lips until I opened for him. When I did, he groaned low in his throat, the sound vibrating through .
He backed toward the bedroom—his bedroom.
Putting down,he gently slid my robe from my shoulders. I stood naked before him.
Lucian’s gaze raked over "Beautiful," he breathed.
He shed his pants in one fluid motion. His body was sculpted. He stood there aroused,thick and ready.
I swallowed.
He lifted effortlessly and laid on the black sheets with his mouth down my throat.
His hands pald my breasts, pinching my nipples until I gasped.
He kissed lower, tongue circling one peak, then the other, sucking deep until my back arched.
"Say my na," he demanded against my skin.
"Lucian..."
He rewarded by sliding lower, kissing a burning trail down my stomach. When he reached the apex of my thighs, he parted with gentle fingers.
"You’re wet for already," he murmured, voice rough. "Soaking."
I whimpered.
His tongue flicked over my clit then circled slowly and repeatedly. I bucked. He pinned my hips down with one strong forearm.
"Stay still," he ordered.
He devoured ,tongue plunging inside then returning to my clit.
My fingers tangled in his hair, hips lifting despite his command.
"Lucian—please—"
He slid two fingers inside ,stroking that perfect spot while his mouth worked my clit.
He rose over , kissing deeply so I tasted myself on his tongue.
Then he positioned dick close to my clit.
"Look at ," he commanded.
He pushed inside slowly, inch by inch, stretching until his dick filled completely.
I gasped at the fullness, the burn, the pleasure.
He groaned, forehead pressed to mine. "So tight... so perfect."
He began to make asured thrusts that hit every sensitive spot. My legs wrapped around his waist instinctively. He drove harder, faster, hips snapping, skin slapping against skin.
"Say my na bitch" he growled with each thrust. "Say it."
"Lucian," I moaned, nails digging into his back.
"Fuuuuck"he groaned as he ca inside ,I could feel his sen sliding deep into my clit.
We collapsed together, breathing hard, sweat-slicked.
For a long mont, neither spoke.Then Lucian rolled to his side
drawer,opened it and brought out so pills.
It was birth control pills."Take this"he ordered as he put on his underwear.
"Are you fucking kidding ?!"
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