Chapter 86

Eros couldn’t hold back his laughter. “I was. Ever since what happened with Psyche, I haven’t let myself get close to anyone else until recently.”

Aria pulled away from his embrace, wiping her eyes as she stared wide-eyed at him. “What did you just say, Eros?”

“You looked surprised, like I just said the most shocking statement you’ve ever heard in your life.”

“Have you met yourself, Eros?” She teased. Her demeanor had changed, and she was suddenly happy and laughing all of a sudden. “I’m not saying you’re heartless, but I mean, half the time, you’re cold, and you’ve always got a frown on your face. If I didn’t know you, I’d flee anytime I saw you.”

“What’s that supposed to mean?” Eros frowned slightly, which made Aria’s smile grow even more.

“You walk around with a brick wall in front of you. It’s like you’re warning everyone not to come close, else they would run into a brick wall and bounce back.” She shrugged. “That’s how you are. I mean, everyone kn