HAZEL

I couldn’t meet Aria’s eyes as we sat across from each other having lunch in one of her uncle’s private sitting rooms. The same uncle whose lips covered mine while she was only a few doors away from us.

Damn! I’m such a terrible friend and a horrible being at best but the good news is, it won’t happen again. I draw a line and I’m going to stick with it. Ignoring the silent whisper of protest my heart did, I reached for my phone as the ringing sound pulled me away from my ...