Aurora received a message from Mason, inviting her to dinner.

She was just about to mention it to Sophia when Derek showed up and took her away.

Perfect timing.

She called the hotel front desk and ordered a few dishes. Then, she tidied up the room a bit, set the table with flowers and candles, and opened a bottle of red wine to let it breathe.

Just as she curled up on the couch and opened Mason’s chat window to ask where he was, the door ...