#Chapter 88: By My Side

Aria Darren poured two glasses of the dark liquor, one for me and one for him. Even from where I sat cross-legged on the bed, I could smell it. It was strong and earthy, like nothing I had ever had to drink before. “This is werewolf liquor,” he said, holding the glasses up as he turned to face me again. The amber liquid caught the firelight. “It’s a lot stronger than anything humans drink.” I tilted my head, intrigued. “How much stronger?” He smirked faintly as he crossed the room and handed me one of the glasses. “Let’s just say you’ll be feeling it after one sip.” I lifted the glass, examining the liquor as it swirled around in the glass. “Well, maybe it’ll help me sleep,” I said lightly. “And honestly, it can’t be worse than being forced to take too many shots with Bella.” “Don’t say I didn’t warn you,” he replied, settling on the edge of the bed with his own glass in hand. I took a tentative sip, the heat of it blooming across my tongue and