Chapter 21

• Aurora’s POV
• The couch was my sanctuary, the perfect place to unwind. I sprawled out comfortably, a cozy blanket draped over me, legs tucked beneath, engrossed in a gripping crime drama series. The suspense held me captive as I munched on popcorn, the bowl nestled beside me.
• Kaden walked in, casually snatching a handful of popcorn. "Why are you subjecting yourself to such intense crime shows? You're too gorgeous to be filling your head with this dark stuff," he teased, a playful glint in his eyes.