Aria's pov
I dismissed that thought. Damien was sane, just not by normal standards. His mind worked differently.
I kept walking when I noticed a figure approaching.
I blinked in surprise. It wasn't Damien at all, but...
Ethan!
What was Ethan doing here? How did he find my address?
"Aria," Ethan's voice shook with excitement. "Is it really you?"
"Yes, it's me," I answered, looking up to meet his eyes.
"Aria," he barely heard how formal I sounded before pulling me into his arms, trembling. "My love... I finally found you."
The word "love" shocked me. Why would he still call me that?
Ethan held me tightly. After a long moment like he was checking I was real he let me go, studying my face.
"Come with me," he said, taking my hand and leading me toward a parked
