Chapter 17

• Aria's POV
• "I cannot," I whispered, keeping my eyes on the open ledger. "Your father gave me a test. I am going to ace it. And don't help me cheat. My father was a good actuary before he died in an accident. I am his most proud student."
• "I know it. I know you can do it."Dominic leaned down. His warm breath brushed the side of my neck. He pressed a soft, open-mouthed kiss just below my jawline. The stubble on his chin scraped my skin, sending a rush of liquid heat straight to my core.