ARTEMIS POV

We stared at each other. Me, not moving and Aidan just raised his beer bottle and the glass. His eyes were glazed over and his dark hair was tousled. Like someone has laced their fingers through and pulled.

“Care for a drink?” he asked again and I stared at him. “I don’t drink alcohol so,

No,” I said and he growled.

“Take the damn drink,” he said stubbornly clenching his jaw and I shook my head.

“I said no. I...”

“Please,” He said and I stopped. He didn’t tell me please, ever

“Drink with me,” he said slowly and I nodded and took the beer from him.

Immediately...