BURNING BETRAYAL - VOL 1
se. His uncle, opened the door to his room to inform him that someone was
at uncle?"
n't say
's heart sk
go check it out. To his grea
ions. What was she doing here? Why would she come to my place without informing me
oice laced with confusion.
ng around the grand hallway. "I...I wanted to surpri
the implications. "Did you my dad see you
arrassment. "I don't know if the man who answered m
ase you need to leave" he said, his voice low
in a determined line. "I had to see you, Eric," she s
t at her words, his mind r
I um....I wasn't expecting to s
away Eric?" Aurora a
....I u
ighting Eric and Aurora from the big l
er come in, aren't you going to in
said. His father disliked humans, so
urora" she said
, his voice dripping with false warmth. "Ah, Aurora, a beautiful name for a bea
Eric said his father must not see her around. But she smiled politely and follo
was his father up to? Why was he being so welcoming to a huma
d to Aurora to take a seat. "So, Aurora, tell me ab
itated for a moment before launching
ve seeing each
t said anything about you." King Will
don't
er's face, searching for any si
ourself Aurora" king
intently, his expression unreadable. But Eric knew him too well. He could sense t
ding into the background, Eric gently took Aurora's hand and led her through the dimly lit
rned to face Aurora, who looked at him with a mix of curiosity and concern. "A
y candlelight. "Sorry? For what, exactly? You were acting so strang
ment before meeting her gaze again. "It's not like that. You wouldn'
the meaning behind his words. "Then make me understand.
d inside, his presence a stark contrast to the intimacy of the moment. "Um, sorry t
t Aurora with an apologetic look. "Aurora, I'l
dgeting with the hem of her dress as she watched Eric follow Uncle James out of the room. The door closed behind them with a soft click, leaving
. He glanced around and spotted Aurora sitting on the edge of the couch, her eyes wanderi
ra?" Uncle James inquired, h
t the sight of his familiar face. "Yes, Uncle James," sh
a little bit busy with his dad right now," he explained, his eyes twinkling with
kind of you. I was just starting to w
-son catch-up session. It's been a while since they've had a chance
ric like? I know he's been busy, but he seem
He's smart, kind-hearted, and always puts family first. He's been working hard, but he still finds
ric. "That's good to hear. I'm really look
you're here, why don't I show you around the mansion? There's q
ed with excitement.
weep of his hand. "Then let's begin. I'll take you through the
them being a Lycan, pointing out various family heirlooms and historical artifacts along the way. Aurora listened intent