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I pasted on a s Before I could pull away though, his strong ar ainst my bare neck, and my eyes fluttered My neck was my weak spot I always melted whenever anyone kissed or bit it

“Aiden,” I whispered “What are you doing?”

Slowly he pulled away His hazel eyes were hooded, and a shiver ran through htened up, and I wobbled a little on my oo feet

“Well, I had to support my little sister in any way I can,” he said The lady at the desk nodded approvingly, but I was still suspicious

“I think we should have a talk Alone”

Chapter Three

I walked outside of the auction roo The heavy velvet drapes by the s let in little light, to encourage everyone to let loose I smiled distractedly at people as they passed by As the waiter went by I picked up a glass of wine and downed it I’d need the liquid courage if I was going to have a talk with Aiden It was alged on estured toward theThe velvet drapes had covered up the entrance to an eratefully for a moment of peace

Aiden walked forward toward the stone railing of the balcony, and all I could do was follow We spent a fewdown at the people below Up close by his side, I squeezed ether involuntarily as ure out what made this man so attractive to me

“So, is this party business thing for real?” His tone was light and surprisingly candid It changed his whole countenance, so that he looked approachable for once

“Yeah,” I said, startled by his friendliness Was this really the sa the same work that the help did?

“I’et out from my stepfather’s thumb”

“What do youthis for… for myself”

“Ito have a means to your own inco, and he can’t just decide what he wants for you”

My eyes opened in surprise as I sa bitter Aiden see aboutabroad to learn the business, his drealances I’d catch from him sometimes…