~Aria~

BACK FROM PACK SCHOOL

As soon as we got back to the castle and dropped from the car, I trotted back to the quarters.

I did not stop or look back.

But as soon as I was safely hidden behind one of the pillars and away from any eyes, I plastered myself to the wall and exhaled heavily.

I swallowed painfully, tears stinging my eyes.

“Well-done Aria,” I told myself.

For holding myself and putting my emotions under control even when it was the hardest thing to do.

Even though I felt Damon's eyes boring deep at me in the car, I maintained and didn't crumble before him.

“My...