Aria's POV
Until night fell.
Until every bit of strength in my body was drained.
Until I couldn't even remember how long I'd been asleep.
When I opened my eyes, familiar yet distant décor came into view.
This was the lounge in Damon's office.
"Luna, are you awake?"
Justin's voice came from outside the door. He knocked again.
I snapped back to reality and immediately tried to get up—but the moment I moved, a sharp, bone-deep ache spread through my body, along with an intense soreness between my legs. The pain I couldn't ignore reminded me with every small movement of what had happened.
I tried to move and immediately froze, a sharp ache shooting through my body, forcing a quiet gasp from me.
"Justin, wait a second, please."
I finally sat up and forced myself to endure the pain as
