ARIA'S POV
"You won't stay for dinner?" I asked, staring at Caden.
Caden couldn't look me in the eyes. "You've made your decision, Aria. It's best I leave."
Ronan wrapped his arm around my waist, making me squirm, but he held me tighter. "No stomach for lamb mutton?"
Caden's eyes narrowed on where Ronan's hand touched my waist. "No stomach for the company."
The knife in my chest twisted. "Caden..."
"Aria, I'll see you at home next week."
Ronan winked at Caden. "If she returns."
Caden growled. "She will return."
With that, he spun around on his heel and headed towards the door, not sparing me another look. I had never felt more alone than in that moment. I wanted to chase after him and beg him to take me home and save me. To not leave me alone with this madman, but instead, I watch
