ARIA
In a matter of moments, Ryder is standing in front of me and I forget how to breathe and be myself all over again. His eyes meet mine, drawing me to him in ways that simply can't be explained. His scent. His presence. It all has an effect on me, and I forget the hurt and the pain he has caused me and continues to do so with these contradictory actions.
Like how he told me he wanted me and yet, I saw him with my own eyes, hugging that other girl who is allegedly his chosen.
Goddess. The thought breaks my heart all over again, but I have to focus because he's standing right in front of me, and I can't lose control.
Not when he's this close.
"Are you alright?" he asks, stepping closer to me. My back hits the wall when he raises his hand, almost like he was going to touch my clamm
