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Chapter 40 - Realization hits hard

Aria

I close my eyes, shaking those thoughts out of my head, "What, no," I laugh nervously, pulling gently away from him.

 "You have to listen to me aria."

"So what exactly is your point?" I fold my arms across my chest.

The thing is, "I actually.." he pauses, and I notice the crimson color on his cheeks, "I like you._

 I shake my head, "Oh my goodness Ashwin! Stop!"

He furrows his brows, "What?"

"Do not say it," I inhale sharply, "You do have a mate, right?"

"Yes," he drawls.

"Then how can you eye your brother's mate? This is insane!" I scrunch up my nose in disgust.

 His eyes widen, "No, that is not the case. Listen.."

I take several steps backwards, properly distancing myself from him, "Are you even listening to yourself?"

 "I do not see the reason I should refrain from it. You are actually--"

I hold up my hand, "No, I can not even stand any of your words," my stomach churns badly, causing me to grimace.

 "You are not listening to me," he groans.

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