Chapter 31 : Keeping Secrets

**Aria POV

Two months had passed and there had been almost no sign of Chris. There were rumors that he had left Romulus on a business trip overseas, or that he had taken some time off on a private island.

But I knew he was still here; I could feel him at the back of my mind. Most of the time it was quiet, and I was able to focus on my work. But whenever I thought of Noah, remembered the touch of his lips, the softness of his touch…

Chris's voice would ravage my mind. Sickness and nausea would engulf my stomach, and I would feel the urge to run as far away as I could. To where? Where would I run to?

'To Chris, of course,' my brain would answer, as though it was the only thing in the world that made sense.

But I loved Noah! I wanted to be with Noah! This was all just the workings of Chris's dark magic...

My mind went blank and I cursed. It was starting again, but this time it was stronger and more intrusive.

Worried how Noah would react, fearing that he might fall straight