Aria’s POV
I woke up in the middle of the night crying. Without Grayson, I probably wouldn’t sleep a full night again.
I looked at my door as it opened. I kept it unlocked for when Vaness would come back. I expected it to be her but it was Emilio.
“What are you doing here?” I sniffled.
“Keeping myself from doing something stupid,” answered Emilio before closing and locking the door.
“Well, congratulations you stopped doing one stupid thing to do another. I don’t want you here.” I wiped my tears away.
“Let me comfort you,” he asked.
“No,” I scoffed. “Why would I do that?”
“Because we’ve known each other forever.” he walked closer.
“I know, I have the scars to prove it,” I muttered.
“You know I’m rough Aria,” he defended his past actions. “It’s not like the scars are from abuse. I
