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Chapter Fifteen
Deagan walked up to the door of Aria’s house with a lump lodged in his throat and hope in his bleeding heart.
His shaky fists landed three knocks on the wood, he knew she’d be expecting him and he was hoping she’d calmed down enough in the last few hours to let him explain things to her.
“Aria, Baby, please open the door?” Deagan pleaded, leaning his forehead against the door.
He heard footsteps growing closer and stood upright waiting for her to open, but the action never came.
“I know I have no right to ask anything of you, but I’m pleading with you to give me five minutes. Just let me explain.” On the other side of the door, Aria leaned against the handle, contemplating whether to let him in.
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