Chapter 78

“You’re simply overreacting, Aria,” Eros said. “I’m not the enemy here; all I’ve done is try to help you make the best decisions all along, and I’ve stuck to that. If I’m telling you this Asher is bad news, then you ought to believe me.”

“There was a time I would’ve believed you, but I don’t see that happening right now, Eros.” Aria shook her head. “You’ve said your piece, and while I can’t argue that, I need to wait for Asher to return and confront him with what you’ve just said.”

“Do you think he’s going to accept everything I just said?” Eros scoffed. “C’mon, Aria. You’re smarter than this. Asher is going to deny everything, and when he’s gotten enough of what he wants from you, he’s going to toss you to the side, and you’ll be left to pick up the pieces from your life after he’s shattered it all.”

“You believe I’m capable of making my own decisions, right?”

“I do not deny that fact, Aria. But there’s every chance that Asher would have the upper hand in th