Chapter 96

Aria's POV I woke up at 6:50 AM with a full bladder, stumbling to the bathroom with my eyes barely open. After yesterday's exhaustion, I couldn't even manage to keep my eyes open properly. After relieving myself, I shuffled back to bed, still half-asleep. As I slid under the covers, my hand brushed against something firm and warm. Wait... There shouldn't be anything—or anyone—in my bed! My eyes flew open instantly, and I found myself staring directly into Aiden's dark, intense gaze. What the hell? Why was Aiden in my bed? What happened last night? My mind went completely blank as I took in his features just inches from mine, his familiar cedar scent enveloping me. The reality hit me like a freight train—I was in bed with Aiden Carter! How did this happen?! I scrambled to sit up, desperately putting distance between us while he rose with infuriating calm. "Why are you in my bed?" I blurted out, clutching the sheets to my chest. "Your bed?" His voice was laced with amusement. I froze, lo