Chapter 115. Long Night

Joan POV

Once Astrid and Adrian had settled in the guest room, I retired to our bedroom while Aaron went to his study to sort out some files.

I undressed quickly and stepped into the bathroom. God, I was exhausted. This was more socializing than I’d done in the last few months.

The cold water touched my skin and I tipped my head back, letting out a soft sigh of satisfaction.

“That feels good, yeah?” Aaron’s voice came from the door. I glanced at him and gave a small nod.

“Relaxing, actually,” I muttered, and his lips tipped up before he unbuttoned his shirt. I watched him, running my fingers through my wet hair.

He held my gaze as he slid out of his pants, leaving him in just his boxer briefs. My throat felt dry, and my stomach did that little flip thing it always did when he looked at me like that.

“Looking nice,” I said, trying to sound casual even though my voice came out softer than I meant.

He raised a brow, amusement flick