~Aria~

Waking up the next morning, the first thing I felt was a weight on my body, then a sharp musky earthy scent.

My eyes slammed open as I immediately realized it was Damon's arms around me.

Somehow I must have turned while sleeping because now my face was buried in his chest and his arms draped around me. Just then, the memories of the previous day came back.

I sighed, the part about Emily making my mouth sour and causing the urge to spit to rise in my throat.

I tried to climb out of bed, but Damon's arms were firm. He was sleeping soundly, his snoring light and...