f*****g hell.. Aria thought, the pain in her arm forgotten, as she looked at Sebastian wide eyed, shock coursing through her system. Sebastian stood with an air of calm authority, the kind that demanded attention without effort. His gaze was unwavering, a mix of amusement and steel. He seemed to glide effortlessly into the space between her and Henri, his mere presence unintentionally soothing her frayed nerves. The fact that his presence was soothing to her was how f*****g insane everything seemed to her at the moment. Henri's eyes flickered between Aria and Sebastian, his expression a mix of rage and confusion. "Who the hell do you think you are?" he repeated, his voice a low growl, clearly enraged by the interruption. Sebastian's smile remained unfazed. "Someone who recognizes when

