Aria's POV
I managed to fall asleep upon the alternative bed made of foliage and the wood from a large oak tree. Sashaying almost as a hammock as I moved back to my feet, I could hear the distant sound of ruffling feet and the illumination of distant torches as I emerged from the cave. But unlike my arrival where there was limited ground uncovered by busy steps, the space was nearly vacant with the exception of two voices in the near distance. Curiosity and desperation to find some familiarity, I traipsed closer before recognizing one of them as having been Steele. I was nearly thrown aback at the fact the other voice was not only English but one I recognized as well.
“How can you bring her here?! After everything you went through to keep her away from danger and you say ‘f**k it’ and j
