Reed stepped forward, reaching to take her bag but Aria ignored him completely and walked past, heading straight for the car, her expression tight with anger.

Reed paused for a second, exhaling slowly.

He knew he had crossed a line, even if he told himself it was for her safety.

He followed after her, slipping into the seat beside her after all she's just getting used to him.

The moment he settled, Aria shifted away, turning her face toward the window like the passing street suddenly deserved all her attention.

A quiet silence stretched between them.

“Aria,” Reed said finally, his voice lower than usual.

“Are you still angry with...