Chapter 36. Unexpected Attack: pt. 1

Daniel POV

Aria avoided me since that day in my father’s office. I expected to be pleased with her reaction, but I felt annoyed. She didn’t even look at me during practice when I gave Ella and her suggestions to improve their skills.

Her performance during training impressed me. She was a fast learner and was eager to try anything new. Despite her achievements and the cheering of the other warriors, Aria never put a cocky smile on her face.

Darius was by her side, supporting her and driving me crazy with jealousy. I never reacted tough. After what happened at my father’s office that day, I had no excuse to pull her away from him. I gritted my teeth and endured their physical contact to prove my father’s suspicions wrong.

I wasn’t stupid. My father would have suspected that I cared more for her than I admitted. I felt it in his eyes when he asked me all those questions. And the hint of laughter in his voice upset me even more. How could he laugh at me l