Aurora’s P.O.V

My heart skipped a beat as I turned to see Caleb standing there, his expression shadowed under the dim lights of the near empty kitchen.

“Caleb?” I whispered, my voice laced with surprise. “What are you doing up so late?” My arms instinctively folded across my chest, a mixture of curiosity and unease spreading through me.

He hesitated for a moment, running a hand through his dark hair, his usual calm demeanor replaced by something more ...