I said I'd take her to her friend's house, but it's not an option.

Aria needs to be by my side if anything goes down. I can't let Vincenzo be responsible for her. Especially now that he's taking charge of the Reyes situation. I saw the look in his eyes, the urge to leave without us and make sure his plaything was safe. He's falling too hard and too fast. It makes me wonder if he's always had a thing for the Reyes girl.

"I'm sorry I made your life difficult. If I had stayed... you'd be in your own home. Maybe already resting." Aria's words pull me from my thoughts. Her hand rests above mine over the gear shift.

I steal a glance at her. She's still covered in that man's blood. "And you would have been hurt or worse."

"You worry about me," she states her realization aloud as looks over at me. "How come?"

"I like you," I admit turning my gaze back to the road.

"Does that make us friends then?" I catch her smiling from the corner of my eye. A light chuckle escapes her lips and fills the car.

"You want us to be friends, Aria?"

"I'm not sure. We're a little past that I think, but we also still don't know each other well."

She's quiet and I think that's the end of her response until her sweet lips brush against my cheek. "I like you too... so... I want to know more about you."

"What I meant, Aria, was that if you are sure you want to be friends with someone like me..."

"I've been around men like you... worse than you all my life, Sergio." She pats my hand. "I can handle being friends with you even with all the trouble, wars, and wounds."

I shake her hand from mine, reach up and gently grip her chin, pulling her close. "You don't know me, Aria. You don't know the extent of what I have done or what I am capable of."

"You've killed. You would or could kill thousands." Her eyes burn holes into the side of my face. "But you also are kind... gentle... respectful..when it matters."

"Am I?" I drop my hand to her thigh, spreading my palm over it. "Am I really?"

"You could have killed me... you could have taken away my choice to give myself freely to someone. You even gave me a choice to go with you." She drops her hand to mine. "Will you stop the car somewhere so you can get some rest?"

"Not until we're far enough." I glance in her direction. "You trust people too easily..."

"I could drive for you while you close your eyes for a little while. You can pull your seat back... and I can take the wheel. You've already been on top of me."

A harsh laugh leaves my lips at the image of her lush curves on top of me. "You don't need me taking your first time right here."

Aria reaches over between my legs and I'm suddenly distracted by her beautiful locks cascading over my legs. My seat jolts backward and I try to focus on the road, even as she climbs over, taking the wheel from me. "Rest your eyes,"

Right, like I can rest with her body on top of me. My arm slides around her waist and my free hand brushes her hair back. "Can't do, princess. This view is just too amazing..."

"My hair or my back? Or the way the dress bares my back but covers what's important?" She asks cheekily.

"Aria..." I press my lips to her shoulder and glide my hand under her dress. "I don't think I can hold myself back while you're on me like this."

Her body tenses, but she keeps her eyes on the road. It's so hard not to lift her and shove my cock inside her. But she doesn't deserve a monster.

"I don't want us to crash," she says

"You should've thought about that first before you chose to hop on my lap." I brush my finger down the slit on her underwear. "I hope you can take it."

She shivers as her hips move. My cock painfully pushes against the zipper of my pants. It's aching to be free but this is the only way I won't take things too far. "Take your finger while driving? I can try."

I snicker softly. "Sweet Aria, you're going to wish it's more than only that."

"Do you want me?"

"Yes, Aria." I feather kisses across her shoulder and neck. "All of you."

"Why?" Her question comes out in a small moan.

"You're just going to have to figure it out, Aria." I rub her clit gently.

"Why don't you just tell me?"

"It's more fun this way. Don't you think?"

She tilts her head, giving me more access to her throat. "Am I slowed to stop the car on the side of the road and touch you?"

Her voice is filled with so much need. I want to give her that, the orgasm she craves whenever she craves. I want to claim every inch of her and smile in her fiancé's face knowing he'll never own her the same way I do.

I run my tongue up to her ear, gently pulling her underwear down. "I want you to get off of me so I can fuck you."

My gaze drifts to the road and the moment she pulls over, I press on the brakes and put the car in park.

"Are you sure you want to give me all of you?" I ask, cautiously in case she needs a moment to decide. My hands grip her waist as I try to hold on to the last ounce of control I have. "Last chance to back out, Aria."

"I want you, Sergio. All of you."

The final thread snaps and I lift her hips. Unzipping my pants. My cock is painfully hard and ready. I guide her hips, aligning my tip to her center.

"Keep steady and breathe," I whisper lowering her down onto me. She's wet but tight. I haven't even gotten the tip in and she's already tensing, stopping me from going any further.

"It hurts."

"I'm sorry. Relax a bit." I reach over, sliding my finger over her clit while shoving into her. "Let me know when you want me to go further."

She nods. "You can go ahead."

"Are you sure?" I plant kisses on her neck. "You're still tense, princess. Can't go further. I'll hurt you and I really don't want that. So relax a little more for me, please?"

She takes a deep breath and I continue rubbing my finger around her clit. She relaxes resting her back on my chest. I take it as my cue and push my tip into her.

"Sergio?"

"Yes, Aria?"

"Is that all?" she asks. I glance over, catching her hands gripping the steering wheel. She's so precious... trying to endure the pain.

"Barely started, princess." I reach up and turn her face to mine, pulling her into a kiss.

She moans into my mouth and I deepen the kiss. Her hips lift from me as she turns, shifting until she's facing me. My arm wraps around her waist while hers snake around my neck.

"You didn't get to finish last time. Will you this time?"

I lift her hips and align myself to her center again. "If you're willing to continue."

Her fingers dig into my shoulders for support. She nods. "Just make me forget about the pain."

I nod and pull her down onto me. She lets out a cry but my mouth covers hers, swallowing the sweet sound down.

"Is that the worst or is there more?"

"There's more, love. I'm just waiting for your body to adjust a bit then I'll make you forget just how much that hurt." I plant soft kisses all over her face. "Let me know when the pain subsides."

She doesn't let me know though. Instead, her hips slowly and painfully, circle around me. "Please keep going, Sergio. I want all of you. All of it."

Fuck... this woman. She's going to be the death of me. I trust in her slowly and gently, taking my time. "Don't bite off more than you can chew, Aria. Let's take it slower, alright? Just for a little bit."

Her fingernails start to retreat and pleasurable moans leave her lip. She starts rocking against me, following my movements. I don't ask her how it feels because I know.

"I'm ready for more," she tells me.

"Good." I thrust all the way inside harshly before picking up my pace. "Scream if you have to."

My hands grip her waist as she holds on tighter. Cries mixed with pain and pleasure leave her mouth as she dips her head into the crevasse of my neck.

"Sergio," She calls my name with each thrust.

"Do you need me to stop, Aria?" I ask, without slowing down.

"No! Please, Sergio, keep going." She moves her hips against me. Her gaze meets mine and fuck that look on her face... "Please, I want all of you. The pain. Pleasure. Good. Bad. Please..."

Shit. I'm not going to last long. Not with her cute dirty little words or her tight pussy strangling my cock. I lower my hand. My thumb circles over her clit, working faster as it becomes harder to slow my lips down. I want her to come apart on top of me.

"Let it go, Aria," I whisper. I dip my head and capture her nipple between my teeth. My princess arches back, loving the rough edges of my teeth.

With one final cry of my name, Aria comes apart. I follow after her, milking every last bit of pleasure. It's too good dam good. It's never been this good in the past.

I can't lose her.

Aria is mine.

She just doesn't know it yet.

Aria stares at me. Her face is flushed, but her lust-filled eyes tell me she's ready for more. I shake my head and smile, pressing my lips to her forehead. Slowly, I help her off of me and into the passenger seat before I put myself away.

"Are you ok?" I reach over and caress her face.

"A little uncomfortable. Some pain, but I think I'll be ok." She gives me a smile, lowering my hand from her face. "I can drive."

"No. You stay put." I extend my hand, putting on her seatbelt. "We still have a long way to go. Maya's isn't an option. We'll have to hide out elsewhere."

She sighs softly. "I can take care of you too. You don't have to just do it for me."

"Aria..." I take her hand and hold it tightly. "I don't want you to worry about me. Let's just get you to safety... and we can figure out a plan from there, alright?"

Aria lifts my hand. Her soft lips brush against my skin. "Ok...Get us to safety."

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