*Aria*
Ryder’s arms tighten around me, and before I can fully process what’s happening, he lifts me effortlessly off the ground. My legs instinctively wrap around his waist as he carries me towards his bedroom, the warmth of his body igniting a flutter of exhilaration that courses through me. I can’t help but smile, feeling both cherished and empowered by his strength.
“Hold on tight,” he murmurs, his breath warm against my ear, and I can’t help but giggle, excitement bubbling within me. There’s something intoxicating about being this close to him.
He sets me down gently, and I take a moment to absorb the cozy space… the soft glow of bedside lamps, the inviting smell of cedar and something uniquely him. I glance up at him, and he’s watching me intently, a hint of mischief dancing in h
