Aria's breath hitched the moment his words settled between them.
"Then next time… I won't stop at just watching."
Heat rushed to her face instantly, her heartbeat spiraling out of control. She couldn't hold his gaze anymore—there was something in it now, something darker… something that made her feel seen in ways she wasn't ready for.
"I—I need to go to the bathroom," she blurted, too quickly.
Rafael's brow lifted slightly, but he didn't stop her.
"Careful—"
