Aria's POV
After Ethan left, I said reluctantly. "We should get back,"Before your family comes looking for us too."
"In a minute." His thumb brushed across my swollen lips. "I'm not done with you yet."
"Damian—"
"Just one more," he murmured, and then his mouth was on mine again, softer this time but no less consuming.
When he finally pulled away, we were both breathing hard.
We made it back to the private dining room just as Luna Elena was coming out to look for us.
"There you are!" She said with clear relief. "I was about to send out a search party. Is everything alright?"
"Everything's fine, Mom," Damian said smoothly. "Aria just needed some air. The wine was a bit much."
Elena looked between us, and I was sure she could see right through the excuse. My lips
