Page 32 of Tempting the President (Oro Nero MC)

Aria’s building was the first stop, and when they reached the front door, she waved at them goodbye quickly before turning away. Kellion smirked, knowing why she was in such a hurry. But did she really think she could escape?

He reached forward, caught hold of her wrist from behind, and with a little tug, he had her spinning around and facing him. Before she could say anything, he gave Aria a very thorough kiss, enough to have her breathless and him breathing hard afterwards.

For a moment, she could only gaze at him dazedly, but then she seemed to realize how everyone was staring. Her lips parted in a silent groan, and she threw Kellion a ferocious scowl – JERK, it clearly screamed – before hurrying away.

Kellion grinned.

Beside him, Bobby murmured, “I’m glad to see you two doing so well.”

When he turned to her, he was stunned to see Bobby smiling. And it wasn’t sarcastic.

“So your fiancée really does know how to smile,” Kellion remarked to Leandro. “I’ve heard rumors...”

Bobby’s smile disappeared. “Asshole.”

Leandro laughed, curving an arm around her waist as he murmured, “On special occasions like this, she has been known to try not being so snarky.”

“Ha-ha. Go ahead and join forces, stupid Greek jerks.”

Kellion and Leandro looked at each other and, in silent mutual agreement, bumped their fists a moment later.

“ Greeeeeks .” Bobby spat it out like it was a curse word.

Leandro kissed her hair. “Sorry. You know how I can’t resist provoking you.”

Kellion said innocently, “He made me do it.”

“ Greeeeeks. ”

As they resumed walking, Bobby said suddenly, “Can I ask you something?”

Kellion was instantly wary, but he managed to keep his tone even as he asked, “What is it?”

Her eyes were searching as she glanced at him sideways. “You know she’s in love with you, right?”

Slowly, reluctantly, he nodded. He didn’t know why he was unwilling to confirm it. He simply was.

“I’m not going to ask you if you’re in love with her.

It’s...it’s an open secret about you and that girl from Greece.

But...” Bobby bit her lip. She knew she was intruding, could feel Leandro’s eyes boring through hers, a silent warning for her not to overstep any lines.

And she didn’t want to really, but she also wanted to be sure Aria was properly protected.

“I’m not going to mince words. We all know you’re more beautiful than most girls on campus.”

Kellion cleared his throat. “Err...”

She waved a hand. “That’s not my point. The thing is, guys like you and Leandro can be very, very persuasive without even meaning to so...” She shoved her hands into her pockets, looking like she was steeling herself to say the next words.

“I won’t ask you to love her back if you can’t yet, but I hope you’re at least serious about her. You know she deserves that at the very least.”

ARIA

When I came out of my last class, Kellion was there, as promised. He had even sent me several texts, warning me about trying to escape him. He knew me very well, that biker.

He was leaning against his bike, which surprised me.

He normally didn’t bring it with him at times like this.

As usual, he was surrounded by girls, a sight I was doing my best not to get used to.

It wasn’t like Kellion was flirting with any one of them.

It wasn’t his fault he was just too gorgeous for his own good or that he was known to be one of the richest and hottest bikers in town.

However, did that mean I should stay here and wait until he noticed me? Should I call out to him? Should I just leave and tell him to meet me somewhere?

I saw Kellion straighten at that moment, and because he easily towered over his circle of fans, he caught sight of me, his eyes narrowing.

I immediately stopped frowning, but it was too late.

A beep on my phone.

Kellion: DO NOT MOVE AN INCH.

He really knew me well, that biker. He had totally guessed that I was leaning towards leaving him with his adoring fans.

Only a few seconds had passed before he was standing in front of me. “Don’t even think about leaving me,” Kellion said right away.

I gestured towards his girls and fluttered my lashes at him. Does it matter when you have so many fans?

He tweaked my nose, hard enough to make me grimace. “I’m here for you, not them.” He took my hand then, leading us to his bike. He didn’t even give any of the other girls a second glance, which made me feel awkward and thrilled at the same time.

I should have been one of them, but I was... not .

“Aria?”

I twisted around to face him, aware all the while at how girls were practically gnashing their teeth audibly at the way Kellion Argyros seemed to only see me. My heart felt close to bursting at how perfect he was, and it was... yucky.

Without thinking, I pinched the flesh on his arm.

“Oww, dammit.”

Ah, music to my ears. It felt very good, knowing he wasn’t really that perfect.

“What was that for?” He turned to me with a scowl and I quickly got rid of my smirk, but it was too late.

“Oh, so that’s how it is. Still a little monster, huh? Even when you’re already my girlfriend?”

Uh-oh. I didn’t like the look in his eyes—-

Aaaah!

He suddenly carried me over his shoulder, and the next thing I knew he had dumped me on his bike and he was revving his beast into life.

Rooooooooar——

In a blink of an eye, his beast was racing down the road, so fast I clutched him in a death grip, my arms tightening around his waist even as I cursed Kellion in my mind.

God. This. Biker.

We zoomed out of the campus, his beast faster than most cars it drove past. His speed had me breathless, nervous, and excited, but not terrified.

There was something about the way he gripped the handlebars, the way he moved with his beast like they were one, that inspired confidence.

He was a fast rider, but he was a damn good one, too.

Throughout the ride, Kellion didn’t speak, and I remained silent, too.

Leaning my head against his back, I found myself closing my eyes and simply enjoying the wind against my face, my hair flying behind me.

With just the feel of Kellion’s hot, hard body pressed against mine and my eyes shut, it was easy to pretend it was just the two of us.

Only when Kellion had slowed down did I slowly open my eyes and I realized he had brought us to Emerald Peak. It boasted of gorgeous views of downtown Miami, but what it was truly famous for was as a free dating spot for couples who liked making out inside their cars.

It was a beautiful place, really. I just never thought I’d have a reason to be here.

Kellion got off his bike, and when he faced me, I was startled to see the grim look on his face. I touched his arm. What’s wrong?

His lips curved, and I was even more certain something was troubling him when his smile didn’t reach his eyes. “Sorry.”

I shook his arm, forcing Kellion to look at me. What’s wrong, really?

He didn’t say a thing. He simply looked at me.

After hesitating for a second, I leaned forward impulsively, taking the initiative to kiss him for the first time. But Kellion turned his face to the side at the last moment and my lips brushed his cheek instead.

I froze.

His jaw clenched.

Did I just get...rejected?

“What’s...wrong?” This time, I asked it out loud, just so he knew how much this mattered to me. When he still didn’t answer, I knew he wouldn’t do so unless I did something drastic.

So I took hold of his hand, and when his startled gaze met mine, I placed it on my breast.

Kellion’s nostrils flared, desire flashing in his eyes, and I could have collapsed in relief.

Thank God he still wanted me. Thank God I could still love him. So whatever it was, it could be solved.

But right now—-

He was still holding my breast, which only occurred to me when I realized that all the tingling sensations running over my body came from just one place—-

I slapped his hand away when his fingers tightened around my flesh.

Kellion laughed. “Weren’t you the one who made me touch you?”

I threw my hands up then pointed at him. Because you were acting WEIRD.

He sighed. “Sorry.” He leaned forward, brushing his nose against mine. “I guess Bobby’s words got to me, after all.”

Bobby?

Seeing my bemused look, he shook his head. “It’s nothing. She just gave me a few truths that made me feel undeserving of you.”

I pointed at him. You? Undeserving of me? I rolled my eyes. You have got to be kidding.

His lips twitched. “I’m not kidding. I seriously contemplated taking a fucking chastity vow just to prove that I don’t mean to hurt you.” Kellion’s face became grim. “Because that’s what would kill me, terataki. The thought that—-”

I placed a finger over his lips. Looking straight into his eyes, I slowly shook my head. “You...will...not...hurt...me.” I took his hand again, but this time I placed it over my heart. “I...trust...you.” I closed my hand over his. “Tonight...if...you...want...to...”

His eyes widened.

I swallowed. “I...trust...you...that...much.”

A second later and he was kissing me, my hands falling down to my sides, my fingers gripping the seat of his bike as he leaned closer towards me to deepen his kiss.

“I don’t deserve you.” A harsh whisper against my lips.

I bit his lip. “Don’t...think...such...a...thing.” And just so he knew how mad I was, I bit his lip again.

This time, it made him laugh, and in retaliation, he sucked on my lower lip hard. “Little monster.” His tone was amused, but when our gazes met, his eyes were serious. “One month.”

I blinked. One month?

“I’ll give you one month to decide if you’ll give yourself to me. And when you do...” He kissed me hard. “I’ll never let you go after that.”