ARIA
I feel like I am the biggest jerk in the world. After the most awkward car ride ever, Hunter drops me off at my pack. Lex offered to drive me as well, but I felt that it would be such an overkill after what we did.
“Hunter, I am sorry,” I say when it’s time to say our goodbyes.
“Please, don’t,” he says quickly and looks at me with a pained expression that brings out even more guilt in me, “Aria, I understand… the mate bond is strong and it’s sometimes hard to control… But it could be the same for you and me…if you just tried and… I mean…”
“I promised to you that I will try,” I say quietly. And I mean it this time. I owe him that and I owe that to Lyra as well.
“Our date,” Hunter takes my hand into his, “Can it be next weekend? I don’t think I can wait any longer than
