Aurora’s P.O.V

As soon as I heard Ashton’s words, my entire body tensed, my mind racing ahead to the worst possible scenarios. I straightened up, my eyes locked onto him with sharp urgency, my voice coming out firmer than I intended.

“N-no…”

“Did he do something? Did Shane try to hurt you in any way?” Ashton scanned my face, searching for any sign of distress, any hint of fear that I might be downplaying, while my heart pounded in my chest.

But ...