Aidan let out a deep breath before taking a step and wrapping his huge hand around my waist. My heart fluttered as, with a jerking motion, he pulled my body into his muscular chest.
An unexpected gasp escaped my lips as he suddenly placed his hand on the back of my neck and squeezed it possessively.
I looked up to focus on his clear, cold eyes.
"Don't ever say that in front of me again. And if anyone insults you, I will murder them myself" he growled in a warning tone.
I took a shaky breath before I felt one of his fingers caress my face filled with that horrible scar Jared's bastard had left on my skin.
I closed my eyes and felt his delicate touch. Just then, however, his movements stopped and his husky voice came through, leaving his breath falling on my face.
"Thalia, I'm on
