The gala ended with tension lingering heavily in the air even after Aria had left. Ethan guided Adian back to the car with his hand resting possessively against her back. They both knew something had changed tonight even the media noticed the way Ethan protected Adian and looked at her, Aria noticed it and most dangerously their enemies.
The ride back home was quiet, Adian rested her head against the seat. She looked extremely tired, her social battery gone, her heels hurt and her mind keeps replaying Aria words you changed him.
Adian glanced sideway at Ethan . He looked calm as always, he placed one hand in the steering, his expression unreadable. But now that she knew him better, she noticed the tiny signs others missed.
“You have been quiet”. She asked softly.
“So have you”. Ethan r
