The look of disappointment in his sharp eyes made her breath quiver.

Shame flooded her chest. Confusion, shock, and fear wore over her face like cloth.

When he looked away from her, her chest squeezed.

Ariel stood rooted to the spot, heat flooding her face, her stomach hollowing out.

She had accused him.

Touched him.

Called him a monster.

And now, he's walking past her like she wasn't worth another glance.

“ Vol.” Her voice came out thin.

“ Follow me.” He ...