ARIA'S POV
"What do you mean Caden's coming here?"
Ronan was leaning against the door frame, looking at his nails. "He's coming for a visit. I thought you wanted to tell him you were safe."
"I thought you were going to send him a message. I didn't think you'd invite him here."
"Isn't it better that he sees you're safe? Maybe he wouldn't believe a message. We can have a civil chat like adults, and then he can go on his merry way and leave us to our courtship."
I held up my hands. "Hold up. This is not a courtship. I said I'd get to know you. I did not agree to court you."
"Is that not a courtship?"
"Uh, no. A courtship implies romantic endeavors will be involved. And I have no intention of there being romantic endeavors."
He winked. "I do."
I wagged a finger at him. "Well, get thos
