Chapter 10

Aria’s POV My door creaked, and immediately my eyes flew open. Adrenaline rushed through my veins, and my heart pounded in my chest, but I didn't move. I kept my back to the door and stayed silent. Soft footsteps approached where I lay on my bed, and I tensed slightly. My mind raced as several thoughts flashed through my head. Who was in my room? What were they here for? Maybe I could make a break for it by taking them by surprise. Maybe I should scream instead. A familiar deep voice chuckled in amusement. “Calm down, little angel” Immediately I heard his voice, my body relaxed. It was then my brain finally registered the familiar scent of peppermint and cedar. I released a deep sigh of relief as I turned to face him. My heart was racing, but this time it was for a different reason. Knox towered over my bed with an amused smirk on his face as he watched me. I gave him a half-hearted glare, though a small smile tugged on my lips. “Sneaking into my room in the middle of the night?” I tea