Aria’s POV“Earth to Aria!” Jessica said with a grin over the live music playing during dinner. “You seem to be a bit distracted. I wonder why.” “I am? Of course not,” I denied at once. I knew that she could tell I was still affected by that game earlier. But I didn’t want to admit it, not even to
Aria’s POVAlice's eyes flashed with rage as she glared at me. My heart pounded in my chest while Victor acted at once, stepping in between us. But before any of us could react further, a voice called out from nearby. “Oh my goodness, is that Aria Everhart?”I turned toward the voice, grateful for
Aria’s POVAs he pulled me closer and gazed more intently into my eyes, I felt myself surrendering to his embrace. A gentle heat began to spread through my entire body, just as my pulse quickened. This is wrong, I was thinking. But somehow, I couldn’t make myself pull away. Victor opened his mouth
Aria’s POV“I told you, I will never betray my friend,” I heard Jessica repeat angrily. “And you can’t make me!”Jessica abruptly ended the call, her frustration evident in the sharp way she slammed the cellphone down on the table. She turned around, her eyes widening in shock when she saw me approa
Aria’s POVI just realized that we were dangerously close to the edge of the roof deck. If the stranger intended to attack or push us over, we’d be in serious trouble. My eyes darted around desperately, searching for a way out. The man was still far from the door leading back inside the building, w
Aria’s POVWe were both getting tired, and we needed to pause for a while. We paused, breathing rapidly. Suddenly, I heard a voice shattering the silence, calling my name. “Aria!” The booming male voice was loud and distinct, but I didn’t recognize it. All I could think about was that this man was
Aria’s POVI hesitated, my thoughts racing as I instinctively reached for the vase again, clutching it as if it were the only thing that could protect me. My gaze shifted between Pierre and the hallway stretching out behind him. My heart was pounding fast again, uncertain whether to trust him, even
Aria’s POVMy breath caught in my throat as I looked up at the man blocking my way. “Excuse me,” I managed to say, trying not to sound afraid. But the man didn’t budge. Instead, his gaze remained fixed on me, as if sizing me up, deciding what to do next. My pulse quickened, and I glanced around, ho