Chapter 96

Aria’s POV

I was almost skipping as we finally walked back to our quarters. It was almost impossible to control the wide grin on my face as I hummed in bliss.

“Can you stop doing that?” Knox asked with exasperation in his voice.

My grin widened. “I can’t help it! My plan worked more than I actually expected it to!” I exclaimed.

Knox let out a sigh of exasperation, but his lips twitched slightly.

“Come on, don’t tell me that you’re not happy about what happened out there!” I threw my hands up, almost smacking Knox’s face.

He gently pushed my hand away, “It's not a big deal, Aria.”

I gaped, my eyes widened in disbelief. “Not a big deal?! Seriously?! Not only did the children get comfortable with you, but did you see the lo