Chapter 23. The Path to Freedom

Aurora’s POV

"Huh?" I jerked up the bed into a sitting position, my eyes widening at his request.

We had only kissed once but it was brief and I always acted like it never happened because of how teasing he made it be.

"Yes, I want to kiss you." He reiterated, causing butterflies to whirl in my stomach.

"Is this a part of the challenge?" I furrowed my brows and he snorted.

"Maybe, but I really want to taste your lips. You don't know how hard it is for me to lie beside you while your lips are staring at me untouched." He made a joke of what he desired but I knew that he was serious.

At least, he was blunt unlike other men who lied about what they wanted. I couldn't blame him though, he was a Capo and it wasn't hard for him to make demands.

"Just a kiss, right? It won't lead to other things."

"A kiss usually leads to other things but I'm ready to take whatever you want to offer me…" He replied with a smug grin and I wrap