Chapter 37
Aria Amethyst's Point of View
As I turned the doorknob, anticipation mingled with nerves coursed through me. The moment the door creaked open, Thadeus greeted me with a warm smile that sent a flutter through my chest.
"Hey," his voice, smooth like melted chocolate, enveloped the air around us.
"Hello," I responded, my words tinged with a hint of shyness. Thadeus's gaze traveled over me, like an artist scrutinizing his masterpiece. Each glance made my cheeks flush with warmth, his eyes seemingly drinking in every detail.
"Oh, wow. I know you're already pretty, but damn! You look gorgeous tonight," Thadeus's compliment felt like a soft caress, leaving me bashful yet elated at the same time.
"T-thank you. You also look handsome tonight," I stuttered, feeling a surge of courag
