(Elle’s POV) “Make me yours…” I uttered as if my heart begged Aiden to be his even for one night. For the first time, I didn’t care about the future, only the present time with Aiden. I knew my heart was hurt because of Mom, her decisions, and mine, but tonight, I was ready to throw out everything I had planned for a long time, free myself and escape like a prisoner of this painful present. Aiden lost his will to stop himself from touching me. He grazed his hand to my shoulders, up to my face, feeling my skin and igniting my body with fire. “Are you sure?” He asked again as his eyes overflowed with his needs and desires as he cupped my face lightly. I nodded slowly but half-smiling at him as his eyes met mine. At this point, I only wanted Aiden to completely seize my body and mind, no

