Aria's POV

My heart was still racing as I hurried out of the room, my face burning with embarrassment. I couldn't believe how he had kept advancing like that. Was he really planning to take things that far right then and there? The thought sent a new wave of heat rushing through me, and I pressed my cold palms against my cheeks, hoping to calm down.

I was so lost in my thoughts that I didn’t even notice someone was standing nearby until I heard a voice.

“Aria,” I yelped, startled before ...