Chapter 51

Aria's POV

He was trying to protect me, and I was being ungrateful.

I rushed to the door, ignoring my aching joints. But when I opened the door and checked the hallway, it was empty.

I ran a hand through my hair in frustration as I stared at the empty hallway. Why did I do that?

‘Because it was the right thing to do,’ the dark voice whispered.

“Shut up,” I gritted through clenched teeth.

‘He’s trying to control you, to make you weak.’

“Shut up!” I snapped louder, and my voice echoed in the hallway. My hands clenched into fists, and for once, the voice went silent and retreated.

I released a sigh of relief, as I finally felt like I could think clearly. I released a sigh as my mind raced. I