Aria's POV

At Knox's words, I paused with a small wince.

“Well…” I started, and Knox also paused, lifting an eyebrow at me in question.

“I want to go on my own.” I said softly, but steadily. “I don't want you to come with me, let me handle it myself.”

He hesitated, clearly unhappy as he crossed his arms with narrowed eyes.

“Why not? Is there a problem with me walking you there?”

I shook my head quickly. “It’s not that. I just... I ...