Blissful Heights and Sudden Ruin

Even after they landed safely, Aria was still riding high on the adrenaline rush from being up in the sky.

Alaric helped her take off her gear.

Aria threw herself into Alaric's arms and kissed him on the lips. "That was so thrilling! Can we do this again sometime?"

She realized she was genuinely falling in love with that intense rush of excitement.

Alaric let Aria hold him close and kiss him, his