Aria's POV
Our car waited right outside the door. The staff took our luggage and escorted us to the vehicle. As soon as Aiden and I slipped inside and closed the doors, reporters descended on us, cameras flashing through the windows.
"That's intense," I said, turning toward Aiden with raised eyebrows.
He chuckled softly, taking my hand and playing with my pinky finger. "Mrs. Carter draws quite the crowd these days."
"I'm not even a celebrity," I protested, feeling my cheeks warm.
"Better than one," he replied with a smirk.
His comment only made me more self-conscious. I watched through the rear-view mirror as our driver pulled away, leaving the persistent photographers behind. One particularly determined guy kept running after us, camera still recording.
Now that's dedication! I cou
