Aria's POV

I didn’t know if Jonas meant it.

People say things in passing all the time. Promises are easy to break. I had learned that the hard way—pack promises, Lucian’s promises, and even my own belief that I’d always have a home.

So when I woke up the next morning, the first thought that crossed my mind was simple: what if he changes his mind?

I had eaten last night, yes, but what if it was a one-time kindness? What if he laughed in my face when I go back? Or worse, what if he told ...