Aria's POV
"I accused you for a good reason. You've been hiding things from me!" Damon snapped.
"Don't you think that maybe there's a reason I've been hiding them?"
His eyes narrowed. "Then tell me."
"No."
The answer came immediately.
His jaw clenched. "Aria."
"I said no."
For a heartbeat, we simply stared at each other. The anger between us had become almost tangible, filling the room with a pressure that even our wolves could feel.
Then Damon closed the remaining distance. I should have stepped back. Instead, I stood my ground.
His hands caught my waist and pulled me closer. I didn't push him away. The anger between us collided with the mate bond, turning every emotion sharper. His forehead came to rest against mine.
"Tell me to let you go."
I stared into his eyes.
I could f
