Aria
“Safe with him, drawn to him… which fire will I follow tonight?”
“Nick!” I squealed, rushing toward him and throwing my arms around his neck. His familiar warmth wrapped around me, and for the first time since last night, I actually felt safe. “I’ve missed you so much.”
“Missed you too,” he murmured, hugging me back with that same easy comfort he always carried. Then he leaned closer, his voice dropping to a playful whisper. “So… who’s the brooding hottie?”
I stiffened for a second, my eyes flickering toward Damien. “That’s… Damien,” I said, my voice catching in my throat. “My step-brother.”
Nick’s brows lifted, curiosity sparking, but before he could push further, Damien strode past us without sparing him a glance. Not even a nod. Typical Damien—cold, arrogant, untouchable.
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