Aria’s POV

Over the next few days, I did my best to avoid Liam and his lover, but Alora wouldn’t let me be. I had resumed eating breakfast in my room, barely stepping out, but somehow she still managed to get under my skin each time. I was now labeled the villain because of her. And Liam? He didn’t say anything after that incident. Whether he believed her or not was no concern of mine.

One morning, as I woke up, I knew I couldn’t keep staying cooped up in here. I needed something to ...