Aria's POV
Ryder glanced between Damon and Noah. "None of you decides if she gets to go with me or not. She does."
"It is clear you want to speak to her regarding the betrothal. I need you to know that it changes nothing," Damon said, looking directly at Ryder.
"That's right," Noah agreed. "It changes nothing."
"Again, that is not your decision to make," Ryder replied. He turned to me. "Can I speak to you alone? Please."
"You can speak here," Damon said.
I glanced at Damon and Noah and sighed. "You two are impossible."
Damon frowned. "So you're going?"
"Yes. I'm capable of having one conversation alone with Ryder."
Noah rubbed his forehead. "That's not the point."
"It is exactly the point." I smiled faintly. "I'll be fine."
Lydia laughed. They sound like two possessive wolves gu
