Chapter 90

• Aurora POV
• The closeness feels strange, safe in a way I’m not used to, but it stirs something uneasy too, like I’m intruding on a life that’s too normal for someone like me.
• Lucas turns toward me, his expression open and patient. “Look, Aurora, I meant what I said earlier about working for me. You don’t have to rely on handouts. Come to the office with me tomorrow. I can give you a real job, something entry-level to start, but it’ll be yours. You’ll earn your own money, build some independence. What do you think?”