RYDER

I stare at the back of Aria's head as she heads to her next class, wondering if I should approach her or not.

If I do, what the hell could I even say to her? I'd only be getting myself into more trouble, especially after what I did to keep her here at Ironclaw U.

No, it would be best if I keep her at arm's length. As her uncle said: I'd only get her into trouble, and that's not what I'm after. Though everything I am, everything I'm made of, rejects the idea of letting her go, there's ...