Aria's Pov

The car ride was long and quiet. Viktor sat in the back with me. His hand stayed on my thigh the whole time firm but not hurting. I kept my eyes on the window watching trees flash by in the dark. My mouth still tasted like him from the stage. I hated how my body remembered every second of it.

We pulled up to a huge house far from the city. Lights glowed from tall windows but the place felt empty and cold. Viktor got out first and pulled me with him. I stumbled on the gravel driveway, but he caught my arm easily.

"Welcome home Aria," he...