Sophia could see that Aurora’s smile was more genuine now—it came from the heart. That made her happy too.

"I won’t lie, I wasn’t a fan of some of Mason’s past actions either," Sophia admitted. "But if we’re being honest, his love for you is pure. He took a long and complicated route just to keep you safe, and right now, he’s done a damn good job at it. So don’t stress too much—just live your life the way you want."

Aurora let out a sigh at ...