Aurora pov

“You can go home, I’ll be fine,” Ryan said with a reassuring smile. “Don’t worry about me.”

“Alright,” I agreed softly.

“I’ll take you home,” Alpha Manuel offered as he rose from the couch. His tall frame straightened with authority. “I’ll be back later.”

“Don’t bother doing that, I’ll be home. You should stay with Aurora, she might need the protection,” Ryan said, a faint smile tugging at the corner of his lips as his eyes flicked between ...