Chapter 264: Failed Manipulation
"I’m not proud of how I used to be. But I’m trying to become a better version of myself every single day. I’m doing my utmost to become someone who deserves having four incredible, beautiful, terrifying women like you call me their partner. That’s all I’ll say in my defense. If you find it lacking, I understand."
Luna rolled her eyes again, clearly unconvinced, but Aria’s lips parted slightly. She studied him in silence.
Several more seconds passed. The fire crackled. Nyx stirred the pot as a bewitching grin adorned her lips. She was quietly listening in on the conversation from a distance, enjoying being a silent observer for once.
And then, just as Kaiden began to worry his moon princess wouldn’t respond at all...
Aria smiled.
That soft, glowing, unbearably tender smile always hit Kaiden’s heart as a critical hit.
"I understand," she replied to his words gently. "Your strong drive for self-improvement was one of the things I admired about you the most. It’s one of the reasons why I fell for you so fast."
Her fingers grazed his forearm, stroking softly as she looked deep into his eyes.
"The first time I met you... It was at the gym, remember? Titan Training... You weren’t trying to impress anyone by signing up for a membership. You trained religiously with immense discipline and limitless passion. Even when I offered myself as your trainer, you turned me down despite visibly being conflicted. You did so because of your desire to achieve the best possible results, which you believed could only be done if Liam were your trainer. I was... really impressed by that."
She suddenly nodded to herself, voice gaining quiet conviction.