Aria’s POV
Maya walked me all the way home, her arm linked with mine like she was scared I’d fall apart. My cheek still stung from Bianca’s slaps, but the real ache was deeper, between my legs, where I kept remembering how full the Steel brothers made me feel that night.
“You sure you wanna keep going with this, Aria?” Maya asked softly, squeezing my arm. “Bianca had her hands all over your face today. That girl is crazy. Maybe it’s time to stop chasing Zane and just… get out of that house. Those stepbrothers are messing with you bad. I can help you pack tonight. We’ll find you a safe place.”
I shook my head, trying to smile even though my heart felt heavy. “I can’t leave yet, Maya. I still have to find the right way to tell Mom. She’s so happy with Marcus. And then I need to look for
