Chapter Seven
Ryan’s POV
I didn’t plan to say those words. I’m sorry. They slipped out before I could stop them, and the look on Aria’s face told me I’d just shocked us both.
Her eyes widened, her lips parted slightly, and for a second, she just stared at me like I’d spoken another language. There was nothing between us—no relationship, no promise—and yet the moment those words left my mouth, something heavy sat in my chest.
“Why are you apologizing?” she asked quietly. Her voice wasn’t cold, just confused.
I swallowed hard, running a hand through my hair. Honestly, I didn’t know the answer myself. I hadn’t thought it through. I’d just seen her walking away after what happened at the party, after she caught me with Vanessa, and my body had moved on its own.
“I don’t know,” I admitte
