Aria POV

After the scene at the gym earlier, my mind was already heavy, but coming here… I was hoping at least the salon would give me peace. A little calm. A little breath away from Damon and his shadow, Selene.

Maybe a new hair, light makeup… pretend all is well even when the world keeps trying to break me.

Mira ran to me the moment I walked in.

“Aria baby girl, finally!” she smiled warmly. “Where have you been hiding?”

I gave a tired smile. “Life happened.”

“Sit. Let me ...