The car pulled over in front of a luxurious château. Aria’s mouth hung open as she stood in front of the building.

She could swear she was in Wonderland.

Behind her, Asher got out too and stood beside her. She looked smitten by the building more than she had ever looked at any living thing. Her round mouth and siren eyes looked doe-like.

Unintentionally, he smiled.

He couldn’t hide the fact that he thought she was cute. When she wasn’t being a lioness.

He held out his arm to her, and Aria was forced to lock hers in his.

They didn’t say a word to each other; she just followed...