Chapter 44

Sydney's POV "What the hell?!" I threw my hands in the air and said as my breath calmed, "Why did you just appear like that? You almost gave me a heart attack." Aria bristled inside me, instantly alert at Bella's sudden appearance. Her jasmine scent mixed with something unfamiliar - probably Isaac's lingering scent - made my nose wrinkle. She folded her lips, "You almost gave me a heart attack when I noticed you sitting here too." She arched her sleek brows, "Have you been stalking me? I can smell your scent all over this area. Well, I'm sure today's stalk was a success because you heard everything, didn't you?" I looked at her, "You...you..." My wolf, Aria, growled inside me."Don’t let her intimidate you, Sydney.We’re stronger than her." I really wanted to tell Aria I’m not intimidated—just guilty, like getting caught eavesdropping. A cold smile formed on her lips, "You what? Don't tell me you heard nothing." Then she tutted and her brows furrowed in concentration, "Don't lie now, Syd