Author POV
“Aria.” Rosa’s soft voice broke through the quiet hum of the TV.
Aria shifted her focus toward her, a chip halfway to her mouth. “Hmm?”
Rosa took a breath before speaking. “It’s already afternoon. I should go.” she said, trying to keep her tone light. “It’s almost time for my work.”
Aria rolled her eyes. “Skip it. Just take the day off. You’re not leaving.”
Rosa didn’t answer right away. Her eyes dropped to the floor.
What if Killian gets to know she didn’t return to his mansion?
Will he be furious? Or will he not care at all?
“I’ll visit some other day. I think I should go now.” she whispered, more to herself than to Aria.
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Rosa stepped into the mansion. She made her way toward the stairs, but as soon as she looked up, her eyes met his. Killian. He was descending
