I glanced back to see Mason following us with steady, deliberate steps. He looked remarkably composed.

When we arrived, it made sense - his car was parked in the same area.

"Why do you keep looking at him? Aren't you worried Derek might get jealous?" Aurora whispered in my ear, her voice playful.

I chuckled, "Derek? He's not the type to get jealous over nothing."

Just then, my phone rang. As I answered, a loud crash echoed nearby.

I spun around, startled, ...