MasukOrion’s POVI couldn’t sleep.And no it wasn’t because I was thinking about the fact that Aria had fallen asleep on my shoulder the night before.Except, of course, I thought about it anyway.I stared at the ceiling for a few seconds before groaning and sitting up.“Get a grip, Orion.”I dragged myself out of bed, showered, and changed into a simple white T-shirt and black shorts before heading downstairs.The smell of breakfast hit me before I even entered the dining room.Everyone was already there.Aiden was sitting beside Riley, who was taking pieces of bacon from his plate.“Hey!” Aiden complained.“You weren’t eating it.”“I was.”“You were talking.”“I can do both.”“No, apparently you can’t.”Noah laughed and Angel was sitting beside Aria, and Aria was quietly eating while scrolling through her phone.She looked up when I walked in, out eyes met for half a second, neither of us said anything first then she smiled. “Good morning.”“Morning.”I pulled out the chair across from h
Aria’s POVThe moment we stepped outside, I breathed again.It was strange how quickly the atmosphere changed.Inside, everything had felt suffocating.The expensive clothes and all the fake polite smiles.I never liked following Aiden and Andrew to places like this, I preferred to stay back home, away from all the judgement.Out here, there was only the cool night air and the sound of water rushing from the fountain.Orion walked beside me without saying anything.We stopped at the fountain in the hotel’s courtyard.It was beautiful at night.Small lights surrounded the base, making the water sparkle as it fell into the pool below.Orion sat on the edge and loosened his tie, I sat beside him.For a while, neither of us spoke, I stared at the water and sighed “I’m sorry.”Orion looked at me. “For what?”“For ruining your dinner.”“You didn’t ruin anything.”“My family did.”“No.”His answer came immediately and I looked at him.“You didn’t do anything wrong.”I looked back at the fou
Aria’s POVI had changed my outfit at least five times.I stood in front of the mirror, staring at myself.The dress I finally chose was simple but beautiful.It was a pink, elegant dress that fell just above my knees, fitted around my waist before flowing gently down. I paired it with diamond earrings and a diamond bracelet.And a pair of black heels, I fixed my hair one last time, I didn’t expect Orion to ask me to accompany him for an important dinner, the dress I was wearing was from Riley. I stared at my reflection and smiled, it was Just a dinner with Orion as his date, that last part made my stomach twist.I quickly looked away from the mirror, a knock sounded. “Come in.”Angel poked her head inside and she immediately smiled.“Oh my God.”I laughed. “What?”“You look beautiful.”“Really?”“Really.”She stepped inside. “You’re definitely going to make Orion stare at you all night.”I rolled my eyes. “He won’t.”“He will.”“Angel.”She laughed. “I’m just saying.”I grabbed my p
Aria’s POVBy the time we entered the field again, I had completely forgotten that I had never played paintball before.I was having way too much fun.My clothes were already covered in splashes of paint, my hair was slightly messy, and my cheeks hurt from laughing.Noah pointed his gun at us from across the field.“This time, I’m taking all of you down.”Aiden laughed. “You’ve said that three times.”“And this time I mean it.”Riley shook her head. “You’re taking this way too seriously.”“No.”Noah adjusted his mask. “I was born for this.”Angel laughed. “Born to lose?”Noah gasped. “That was personal.”The whistle blew and I ran with Angel toward the same wooden structure we’d used before.“Stay low!” I whispered.Angel nodded and we crouched behind the barrier.“What’s the plan?”I peeked around the corner. “Find Noah.”“Why?”“Revenge.”Angel grinned. “I like it.”We moved quietly, I looked around the side of the barrier.Nothing, we moved farther and then I heard a noise. “Someon
Aria’s POVI woke up to sunlight spilling through the curtains then I looked around the unfamiliar room.Oh this was Orion’s house.I remembered falling asleep during the movie and frowned, I really needed to stop falling asleep as soon as I get comfortable.I got out of bed and stretched before heading into the bathroom.After showering, I got dressed in a simple white top, a pair of light blue jeans, and sneakers. I brushed my hair and left it loose over my shoulders.I grabbed my phone and headed downstairs.The house was quieter than it had been last night.I walked through the living room and toward the back doors.The moment I stepped outside, the cool morning air hit my face.The backyard looked even prettier during the day.The lawn was enormous, and sunlight reflected off the swimming pool.I walked toward the pool.Then I spotted someone sitting near the edge.Orion.He was wearing a dark T-shirt and gray sweatpants, his hair was slightly messy.He looked like he’d been awak
Orion’s POVMy mother’s expression told me everything.She wasn’t angry, she looked almost amused.Which was somehow worse.“What?” I asked.She tilted her head toward the hallway.“Your father wants to see you.”I frowned. “Now?”“Yes in his study.”I glanced back toward Aria’s room and my mother noticed.Her eyebrow lifted and I immediately looked away.“Fine.”I walked down the hallway.My father’s study was on the opposite side of the house.The large wooden doors were closed.I knocked once. “Come in.”I opened the door.My father was sitting behind his enormous desk.He wasn’t looking at his computer, he was looking directly at me.That was never a good sign.I stepped inside. “You wanted to see me?”He leaned back in his chair. “Close the door.”I did and silence filled the room then he spoke.“We’ve heard about your racing.”My jaw tightened, of course.“It’s not a big deal.”His expression hardened.“Illegal street racing isn’t a big deal?”“I know what I’m doing.”“That isn’







