Aria's POV
I looked up. Damon stood at the bottom of the stairs.
"Damon!" Lilith's mouth fell open. Her eyes went wide and pale. "Help me! It was Aria! She pushed me!"
Damon's face darkened—visibly.
There was no doubt in those eyes. No hesitation. Just pure disgust.
"Aria. Explain."
Again.
Just like always.
He can believe anyone—just not me.
My hands clenched at my sides. Then relaxed. Clenched again. Then relaxed.
In the end, I just smiled. A release.
"Fine. I'll explain."
I walked down the steps, one by one, toward Lilith.
Her pupils shrank. She stepped back instinctively. "W-What are you doing?! Stay away!"
"What are you afraid of, Lilith?" My voice was flat—so flat it even chilled me. "Weren't you just insisting I pushed you on purpose?"
"I—I'm not afraid of you—!" Her h
