Avenging The Triplet Alphas
Chapter 23

Arielle's

POV

I didn't know what to say so I stared at him, wide-eyed with my jaw hanging open. I knew we had flirted with the possibility sometime in the past but this was unexpected. He just sprung the question on me without batting an eyebrow.

I was hoping we'd have the time to sit and discuss our future when I was done with medical school as we had always planned but this....

"Say something, Arielle." Ethan smiled at me but I could detect a hint of tremor in his voice. "The silence is rather uncomfortable."

"What do you want me to say?" I forced myself to blurt out. "I wasn't expecting this to happen."

"I was going to wait, to discuss it in detail with you like we've always planned but I was getting rather impatient," Ethan began, I could feel the conviction in his voice. "Hearing you talk about your long list of admirers only made me feel possessive and I didn't want to feel like I was going to lose you."

"I'm not going anywhere, Ethan. You should know this by now." I whispered, still reeling from the shock.

"I know that but I don't want to wait anymore. I want you to become my family, I want to show you off to the world." Ethan grasped my hands, squeezing them gently.

"Yes, Ethan," I said slowly, accepting his proposal. "I'll marry you."

Deep down in my heart, I knew I was making the right choice. He was the best man for me and I knew he would stand by me no matter the circumstances. That was all I wanted.

A huge smile broke out on his face as his shoulders relaxed from the built-up tension. I squealed in delight as he scooped me off my feet and spun me around.

"I just had dinner, Ethan." I laughed, slapping his arms as I clung to his biceps. "You're going to make me throw up."

"I don't care," Ethan replied, taking me for one more spin as I shrieked. "I can get someone to clean up the mess."

He continued for a few more spins before he brought me down, my knees felt wobbly at first before I regained my composure.

"There were other ways to celebrate this moment, you know right?" I tried to feign anger but I ended up smiling as wide as possible.

"You're right," Ethan began, leading me out of the dining room and towards the stairs. "My first instinct was to take you upstairs and into my room, strip every item of clothing you have on and make love to you."

The mere thought of it made me blush instantly, I felt my insides turning to jelly as he held onto my hand. I had been fighting the urge for months now but it was getting harder to control.

"Ethan..."

"You asked me," Ethan smirked as he led me up the stairs. "I was only proposing the other way I would've loved to celebrate our engagement."

"You could've picked a party," I countered. "Parties are a lot more civilized."

"Where's the fun in that?" Ethan shrugged, leading me through the hallway as we got to the top of the stairs.

I remained silent till we stopped in front of my room, he was further down the hallway.

"I'm guessing we call it a night here," Ethan said, smiling at me as he rubbed my hand absentmindedly.

"I guess so," I whispered.

We stood in silence, holding each other's gaze as we exchanged words in silence. The tension between us was thick, you could cut through it. "Goodnight, Arielle." Ethan bent down to kiss my cheek, lingering longer than he usually did.

He let go of my hand and turned to walk away.

"Wait-"I began, making him stop in his stride.

There was every chance that I was going to regret this by morning but I didn't care right now. I couldn't get thoughts about him out of my head and I was done trying to discard my feelings. Ethan turned to face me, waiting in silence as his eyes searched my face.

"Do you want to come inside?" I whispered, hoping I would be audible enough.

The slight smile on his face gave me the answer I needed.

"What about the baby? Won't anything-"

"The doctor assured me the baby would be perfectly healthy." I cut him short, pushing my door open and making my way in hoping he would follow suit.

I turned around immediately I heard my door slam shut with a soft thud.

Ethan was staring at me with desire burning in his eyes, he wanted me as much as I wanted him.

Waiting for the right moment didn't appeal to me anymore, I wanted to have him here and now.

There was an awkward pause in the room for a few seconds, which made me feel slightly uncomfortable. I opened her mouth to speak but Ethan cut me short as he quickly covered the distance between us in three long strides, placing a finger over my lips. "May I kiss you?" His voice was soft and alluring.

I didn't hesitate. "Yes, please."

My voice hitched as I sounded breathless, anticipation was driving me to the brink of insanity. If he didn't kiss me, I would lose my composure.

Ethan moved his fingers over my lips, eliciting a moan from me. I felt my n*****s harden under the fabric of my shirt. My face felt flushed and she could see the desire in their eyes much closer now. They lusted for me with a primal yet almost tender want. For the past few months, I've tried to steel my resolve in a bid to deny myself to bask in the pleasures of his warmth and touch. I wasn't willing to let myself get lost and lose control of my emotions knowing I would end up getting hurt if I didn't set my priorities straight but right now, I knew I was fighting a lost battle. My defenses had come crashing down. One touch from him and I would crumble underneath his fingers instantly.

I held his gaze as he slowly unbuttoned my shirt, I bit her lips softly, inciting a low growl from him as he stood powerfully over me.

Eager for him to get on with it, I pushed my shirt past my shoulder and we both watched as it fell to the floor

Ethan needed no further invitation after that as he smashed his lips gently but with the right amount of force against mine, a groan escaped my mouth as his tongue massaged mine instinctively. He angled my head, deepening the kiss and I could feel herself giving into the pleasure. I clung to his body as his mouth traveled down my neck and shoulders, leaving a tender kiss in its wake.

"Can I take you to the bed?" Ethan asked, his voice sounding hoarse and willing.

He broke off the kiss, just long enough for me to give my consent once more.

"Yes, please."

He ran his fingers over the smooth skin of my jaw and brought his lips down on mine once again, allowing his tongue to probe deeper this time.

Ethan scooped me up in his arms and laid me gently on this bed and this time, his primal nature took over, making me moan rather loudly as he ravished her with his hands. I didn't care if anyone heard, he was mine for tonight and I was his.

I watched on with hazy eyes as his hands Liam made their way toward my body. Every part of my body ached for his touch, and I couldn't help but feel lost in desire as we each took turns worshiping each other's body in many sensuous yet delicate ways. Ethan wasn't willing to spare an inch of my body as it responded in many ways I never thought possible.

I took a sharp breath, gasping and fluttering my luscious eyes at the sudden pressure. We started slowly, till he took me to the hilt. I trembled slightly, my face flushed from desire. I held on for dear life as he started with slow thrusts, making sure that I was comfortable. I gave

Inaudible arousing sounds into the cool air as I wrapped my legs around his waist, Ethan took that as a cue to stroke even harder inside of him.

It was nothing like the s*x I was used to. All I wanted was for him to feel me, while his name tumbled out from her lips in pleasure over and over again, pushing me till I unraveled right in front of me while I reached her peak.

Ethan picked up the tempo with his deeper strokes, hitting my G-spot and letting me claw his back as I moaned and whimpered in pain and pleasure. I arched my back, our breath mixed with the scent of her arousal in the air. I could feel my climax nearing. Our soft moans blended and I tangled my lips with his again, groaning and kissing him as the both of us reached our o*****s.

I sighed in contentment as he wrapped his arms around me, pulling me closer to his chest. I could hear his heart beating a little bit faster and my body was still trembling as he held me in my sweaty embrace whispering sweet words into my ear.

For the first time in a long while, my worries faded into the background.

This was all I craved for.