Aria’s cheeks turned red instantly the moment she realized Reed was openly flirting with her again.

She wondered how he could have different personalities, cold to other people, soft and flirty with her.

She quickly turned her face away, trying to hide the shy smile threatening to appear on her lips.

“You’re too old to be perving, Reed.”

The atmosphere shifted immediately and Reed’s gray eyes darkened dangerously as he stepped closer, his gaze locking onto hers with unsettling calm.

“Aria,” he murmured, his voice dropping lower, rougher. “Are you sure about that?”

He leaned in slightly, close enough for his musky sandalwood scent to wrap around her completely.

“My...