Aria's POV
I was exhausted by the time we pulled into my driveway. "Don't move", Alex instructed, as he jumped out of the truck. He ran around the vehicle to open my door. "Come here", he uttered, picking me up bridal style. "What are you doing?", I chuckled, wrapping my arm around his neck. "Keeping you off your feet", he answered.
He carried me upstairs and into the house. My mother sat on the couch when we walked in. She had a sour look on her face when she saw the interaction between Alex and I. Alex sat me on my feet. "Hey, mom", I greeted. I pulled my foot up to my hand to take my heel off, but was stopped by Alex.
He knelt down and unstrapped my heels for me. "Colin is in bed", my mother finally spoke. The venom in her voice was recognizable, making my stomach churn. "How was h
