Aurora’s P.O.V

I could feel my heartbeat faster in my chest as I looked at Ashton. I had to know the truth, and I had to know it now. The air around us felt charged, like a storm was brewing. I couldn’t hold back any longer, not after everything I’d witnessed, everything I’d been through.

"Why is he doing this?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper, trembling despite myself. "What the hell is wrong with Lucas? Is he some kind of psychopath?"

Ashton shook his ...