Touched (The Untouched Trilogy #2)(66)

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“How many other women have slept in your bed?” I asked.

“Why would you ask me something like that?” he asked, not looking at me.

“Are you going to answer?” I asked.

“No,” he replied.

“Why?”

“You shouldn’t concern yourself with things like that,” he said, turning to face me. His eyes traveled down the length of my naked body as he walked past me.

I don’t know why I asked him that ridiculous question. Sloan … damn you. I wish she’d kept all of her information to herself. It provided me with more questions than answers. And so far, I was batting zero.

I saw Aiden pull on a pair of jeans so I figured I’d follow his lead dressing in jeans and a white blouse. I went to the bathroom to do my hair and makeup. I thought about wearing it loose around my shoulders but I could see that this wasn’t going to be a good hair day so I pulled it into a loose ponytail high on my head, teased it to give it some volume and a messy texture and pulled a few rogue pieces out around my face.

Aiden was on the phone when I walked into the bedroom. I stepped out in the hallway to look around as I waited. Each level of the five-story mansion offered delightful details that spoke to the Raines’ massive wealth. I wondered down to the second floor to see the room that Sienna had mentioned. Most of the rooms on this floor were bedrooms, each with a theme for every taste and the one she’d chosen for me was absolutely beautiful, decorated in a vibrant floral motif. It was something out of a magazine but then again, the entire house was probably featured in luxury home magazines on a routine basis.

Aiden found me wondering about and led me downstairs for breakfast. I felt self-conscious going downstairs, as if everyone had heard us.

“What’s wrong, Aria?” Aiden asked.

“Nothing.”

“Then why do you look like that?” he asked.

“Like what?”

“Like something is wrong,” he replied.

“It’s silly actually. I feel as though everyone, especially your mom, heard us last night; I was quite loud.”

He grinned.

“It’s not funny,” I said, slapping his arm.

“I told you to keep quiet but I guess you couldn’t help yourself. That’s what happens when you get good cock.”

“Ugh. You ass!” I said, laughing.

We walked into the dining room and Sienna was the first one to greet us.

“Good morning you two.”

“Good morning.” We replied in unison.

“How did you sleep, Aria?” she asked.

Not at all. Your son f*cked me all night. “I slept very well. Thank you.”

Did she know? Had she really heard us? I looked up to see Aiden grinning and I wanted to die.

“What’s so funny Aiden?” Sienna asked.

“Just thinking about something I heard last night, Mother.”

I was excited to see that Allison had shown up. She rushed over to embrace me and her brother. My excitement was mingled with a tinge of upset when she mentioned that the Lanes were expected later; they were flying in for the charity event tomorrow.

“Where is everyone?” Aiden asked, as he helped his mother with her chair.

“Something on the news caught their attention, they should be here any second,” she replied.

As if on cue, the remaining members of the Raine family came strolling into the room.

After breakfast I went to the restroom to wash up and came out to see that Michelle and Allen had arrived. I didn’t see Nadia so hopefully she wouldn’t be coming. We exchanged pleasantries and when the subject of tomorrow’s charity event came up, Aiden pulled me aside.

“How about we go for a tour of the grounds,” Aiden suggested.

“Sure, let me grab my jacket and phone first.” I needed my phone close to keep check on my sisters. I walked upstairs and opened the door to Aiden’s bedroom and the darkness of the room shocked me. Why would the block-out curtains be closed this time of day? As I reached for the light switch, someone spoke.

“I was hoping you’d gotten my message.”

I flipped on the lights to see Nadia lying naked in Aiden’s bed. “What the hell?”

“What are you doing here?” she asked.

“I think that’s a question I should be asking you,” I said, stalking towards her. I’d had about enough. I was about to strangle that bitch.

“Aria, change of plans. How about a ride before –” Aiden entered the room and stopped mid-sentence upon seeing Nadia lying on his bed.“What the hell is going on?” he demanded.

Nadia directed her attention to Aiden, her eyes glistening with salacity as they coveted his irresistible frame. I watched Aiden’s reaction to her. His frustration with the shameless redhead was immediate. He walked past me and tossed her the robe that was lying near the foot of the bed. “Cover yourself,” he ordered.

He turned to face me as Nadia reached for the robe. “Aria, can you give us a moment?” he asked.

Was he serious? Hell no, I could not give them a moment. I gawked at him ... dumbfounded by his request. “I can give you the entire f*cking day. I’m going home,” I said, walking past him. I grabbed my purse from the chair near the bed. I knew he was upset but I didn’t give a damn because so was I. I walked past him.