Aria's POV.I waited in our bedroom until midnight.I had changed into the blue dress. I had practiced what I would say a hundred times. I had even bought his favorite whiskey and set it on the dresser.When I finally heard footsteps in the hallway, my heart started racing.The door opened.Kyril walked in, and my breath caught like it always did. He was so handsome it hurt. Even then, even after everything, I still felt that pull toward him.But he wasn’t alone with his thoughts. I could smell her perfume on him. Sienna’s expensive, flowery scent clung to his jacket.He stopped when he saw me. “You’re still awake.”“I wanted to talk to you.” My voice shook despite my best efforts.“I’m tired, Aria.” He moved past me toward the closet, already pulling off his jacket. “It’s been a long day.”“Kyril, please. This is important.”“Everything is important to you.” He sounded frustrated. “Can’t it wait until morning?”“No, it can’t.”Something in my tone made him pause. He turned to look at
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