Aria/Lysara’s POV

He sort of quickened his steps because I didn't catch up to him, not until he was a few feet from his door. I pushed the door and walked, and I followed after him.

I didn't bother to hide my discontent. “Why did you make me lose?” I yelled.

“I didn't make you lose; you lost, Lysara.” He answered over his broad shoulders. “This isn't the first you will lose, so stop debating me on it.”

“But this is the first time you will make me lose.” I fired back. The ...