The first rays of sunlight filtered through the window, casting a warm glow across Aria’s angelic face. She blinked, slowly awakening, but when she attempted to sit up, a strong arm held her down. Confused, she turned her head to the left and froze.
When she saw who was beside her, a high-pitched scream tore from her throat.
The shock of waking to the devil himself sleeping next to her sent panic racing through her veins. Her heart pounded wildly, as if it might burst from her chest.
“What the hell? Why are you screaming?” Zane’s groggy yet commanding voice cut through the air.
Aria’s words trembled, her mind struggling to make sense of the scene before her. “What… what are you doing here?” she stammered, her eyes wide with confusion.
Unfazed, Zane dropped his head back onto the pillo
