#Chapter 155: Make-Up

Aria I couldn’t help but grin as I tugged Darren toward the stairs, my fingers wrapped tightly around his. His steps were a little unsteady from the whiskey, and I felt the warmth of his body radiating toward me as we climbed the creaky wooden stairs. When we reached our bedroom, I nudged the door open with my hip and pulled him inside with both hands. The faint glow of the moon spilled through the window, casting silver streaks across the floorboards. I turned to face him, and before I could say a word, Darren’s hands were on me, gently guiding me back until the door clicked shut behind us. He reached up over my head and twisted the lock with a soft click, and the sound sent a shiver racing down my spine. For a moment, we just stood there, breathing each other in. His mismatched eyes locked onto mine, glowing faintly in the dim light, and I felt my own buzzing as they glowed, too. Then his hands slid up to my shoulders, slipping beneath the soft wool of my swe