ARIA’s POV The next day, all the memories of the last night lingered. Alex and I had just had one of the best nights where nothing short of magic happened, and I wish we didn't have to go back. "We could stay here forever," I whispered, and he pulled me to him. "Well, I am sure, we could, but what about the people we swore to serve," he muttered and I grinned. "They don't even like me," I retorted and he chuckled. "With time they will. Just look at Erin, she didn't like you at first, but I believe she is warming up to you gradually," My mind went back to Erin and how her eyes darkened when I had told her I would be staying a day with Alex. At first, I thought she was unhappy, but when I gazed into her eyes I saw something different in it. "Alex," I called out, carrying his arms

