Chapter 6 Am I Growing Affection?

Aiden's POV

Ever since I was involved in that ghastly accident that almost took my life; my sight, my rights, my companies, everything had been taken from me.

Even though the wealth was rightfully mine and also my inheritance, it was now controlled by my uncle – Thane. He had always lived under the pretense of caring for my well-being but I was aware of his camouflage.

Withdrawing unnecessary money had been an habit and my only fear is waking up one day and hearing the news about the collapse of my companies and empires. Occasionally, I've heard him make calls, taking about shady transactions with God knows who.

Some days ago, he discussed getting married to me which I declined. But he managed to persuade me claiming the girl would serve as my caregiver. Eva was the one he told me about but I was surprised to realise her sister coming in her stead.

I bet she was afraid of having a blind husband, well I shouldn't blame her. Adeline's agreement to marry me and her willingness to help me had been a shock to me. Even though I behaved indifferently towards her, I felt a glimmer of hope by her words.

But doubt still lingered within me. Will I ever see again? The thought of remaining blind forever was like a sharp dagger piercing through my weak heart. I really wanted to see again, to be back on my feet once again, break free from the chains of weakness and most especially, retain my position as the rightful Alpha of the MoonCrest pack.

I found my way to my room and placed Adeline on the bed staring at her for a while. I can never imagine what would have happened if Hudson had actually had his way with her.

I don't know why but I felt the urge to protect her. When she hugged me the other time, I felt the warmness that surged within her body and wished she would remain like that forever; holding unto me tightly and never letting go.

The feeling was different and..and lovely. Darn, I don't even know why I'm thinking this way, I really can't figure it out. Even though I just met her today, I feel like I've known her forever.

Apart from the warmness that came from her body, I could also feel something poking me right on my chest and immediately I knew she wasn't wearing anything. That son of a gun had torn off her dress and I couldn't contain the anger that simmered within me.

My weakness had caused it, I couldn't fight and defend Adeline and because of my weakness, she got harassed.

"Why do you like staring?" I asked, my brows furrowed together as I felt Adeline's gaze on my chest. Despite my blindness, I could see faintly with my inner eyes though not so clearly. I've been able to recognise people due to their voice especially body scent. And Adeline, she smells like mint, I can never forget her sweet scent.

Yo! Here I go again!

Can I just stop with this, addressing Adeline this way feels kinda awkward to me, I just want to stop but I can't even do so.

"Please don't punish me, Aiden. I'm sorry for hugging you earlier, I've gotten you so angry." She begged me, almost in tears.

What was she saying? Why would I punish her? I was simply angry cause Hudson had seen her nakedness even before I could do...

Sigh.... Aiden, you weren't even interested in this girl at first so what had wrong with the hate you harboured for her?

Wearing a smirk and moving closer to her, I decided to tease her a little. "What punishment do you think suits your disobedience?" I demanded.

"I can help with doing the laundry, cooking and..."

"Enough!" I raised my palm, stopping her. "Do you think that would amount to your disobedience?" I placed my hands on the bed, pinning her in between them.

"I'm... I'm sorry, Aiden. J.. just forgive me this once. I promise it wouldn't repeat itself." She continued pleading nonstop.

I sighed, getting annoyed by her pleas. I stood straight, rubbing my forehead. "Get off my bed and change into something else. I need my shirt back." I've never shared my clothes with anyone, not even any of my belongings. I indeed loved my privacy and sharing things especially my clothes with a lady was not my thing.

She nodded quickly and stood up. I watched her walk to the bathroom but stopped when she reached the entrance.

I raised a brow, folding my arms. "Need anything?"

She shook her head quickly and answered. "I just w.. wanted to ask, how did you regain consciousness the other time."

Whoa, I never knew she'd ask. Nora had saw me lying lifelessly on the floor and she brought me back to life by pouring a bowl of chilled water over my head.

But I'm not going to tell Adeline this. Even though I beat Hudson up, I felt that wasn't enough, the real man in me was still tied up. She might be convinced I'm actually weak as she had heard and seen so I'm just going to conceal the truth.

"It's none of your business. Just go ahead and do what I asked you to." I shooed her away and she bowed but turned around again.

"A..Aiden, your head does it hurt? I can help with the first aid." She volunteered.

I hissed, my brows creased together in frustration. Why does she care of I'm hurt or not? Was she trying to make me think she was better than those betrayers I call family?

I moved closer to her and in fright she took steps backwards, hitting her back on the wall as there was no space let anymore. Her scent wafted through my nose again and I closed my eyes, gulping hard. I feel hypnotized, the way she smells just leaves me wanting to take in more of her tantalising scent.

My eyes fell on her pink plump lips and I felt tempted to take it in mine and nibble on it; everything about Adeline seemed captivating.

"Go in now, I need my shirt." I pushed her slightly into the bathroom and closed the door. I didn't want anything funny to happen between us; I just wanted her to be faraway from me...but at the same time I wanted her close to me.

I sat on the bed, rubbing my head. I really wanted to know what was wrong with me? Am I growing affection towards her? I had never believed in love at first sight but the moment I set my eyes on Adeline, I felt captivated.

My inner sight was envisioned by her ravishing beauty and for the first time in my life, I was attracted to the opposite gender.

"A... Adeline...?" I widened my brows seeing her walk out of the bathroom. I told her to change into a dress not wrap herself in a towel that barely reached her knees!