Mason wiped his hands and nodded. "Yeah, I went back for a bit."

Aurora checked the time. "What time did you get back?"

"Three in the morning," Mason answered honestly.

"Was it really that urgent? Couldn't it wait until we wrapped things up in Ningford?"

"It was a family matter. Had to be handled right away."

Aurora gave him a knowing look and nodded. "You could’ve stayed in Amber City for a while and then come ...