Chapter 7. Temptation

Aria POV

I ran out of the packhouse, chased by Daniel’s aggressive and insulting tone. Although I knew this was another of Alicia’s tricks, I couldn’t prevent the sadness that overwhelmed me. I forgot about the lunch preparation and I wandered outside in the garden, lost and discouraged. So, when Maria sent someone to look for me, I pretended I was ill and returned to my place. I couldn’t afford to see Daniel again. Not after the way he had treated me.

I needed time to control my emotions and put my plan into action. Daniel’s girlfriend’s appearance had spoiled my original plan of seducing my mate, trying to be as close to him as possible. The way things were now, I needed to get close to Daniel when he was alone and if my assumptions were correct, his girlfriend wouldn’t leave him alone that much.

“Shit, Tania. Things are more complicated than expected. How am I supposed to be near him when that Lea bitch is around him all the time?”

“I can help you,