AERILYN'S POV
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Every bone, vein and muscle in my body is tense, every sense in my mind screaming at me to run and hide, but what will that look like?
I can't show any signs of distress, nor can I let anyone see that his presence affects me.
He stands, a grin spreading across his face, giving me a welcoming look and the anger pulsing through my veins make me question if I'm doing the right thing by just standing here.
"Hi," Monty's deep voice rumbles through the air between us, and I stare at his outstretched hand blankly and then avert my gaze up to his dark stormy blue eyes.
I clear my throat, adjusting my papers to keep my hands full, "Nice to meet you," I grit out through a forced smile, my cheekbones hurting from how brightly I'm smiling.
"This is Monty, he's the one who reque
