Aria's POV
The atmosphere in the car became strange and tense after Aiden's words.
I noticed the subtle smile at the corner of his lips, knowing I had fallen into his trap. During the twenty-minute drive home, I pretended to sleep while he pretended not to see through my little act.
I could feel his gaze occasionally sweeping over from the driver's seat, wrapping around me like tentacles. The temperature inside the car seemed higher than usual - perhaps just my imagination, but enough to make my heart race.
When the car finally pulled into the garage, Aiden didn't immediately wake me. I heard him unbuckle his seatbelt, followed by the rustling of fabric. Through my slightly opened eyes, I saw him leisurely remove his jacket and unbutton the top two buttons of his shirt, his Adam's appl
