Aria's POV

“I think I should get going now,” Mia said as she stood up from the bed.

I sat up quickly, the heaviness in my chest returning at her words. I knew she had a life waiting for her, but her presence had been the only thing keeping my thoughts from spiraling.

I bit down on my bottom lip, hoping she would change her mind. She caught the look in my eyes and sighed, dropping back onto the bed.

“You want me to stay?” she asked gently.

I gave a small nod. “For the night.”

She ...