"You still haven't introduced your friend to us," Eva said with a gentle smile.
She had already heard about Aria before, but it was still proper to have a formal introduction, especially now that they were meeting face to face.
"I've told you about her already," Olivia replied casually. "She's that Aria Elaris, the one recommended by the government to the Academy because of her immense talent."
After saying that, Olivia turned to introduce her mother more directly, and then, finally, her gaze shifted to Christian. But she paused.
"He is…"
She seemed unsure of how to describe the position Christian held in her life.
Sensing her hesitation, Christian gave her an easy smile and, pulling Eva a little closer to his side, said, "She's my woman, so… what does that make me?"
Aria tilted her head slightly, then answered in a calm tone, "The father… or more accurately, the stepfather?"
