Chapter 43- claimed by all

Aurora straightened her dress, glancing at her reflection in the mirror on the wall. Her heartbeat was steady, though her thoughts raced. She knew what she had to do next return to Damian. Every step mattered. She had to ensure her composure was flawless, even if the room she was walking back to would be filled with prying eyes and calculating smiles.

As she left her chambers, the faint echo of her footsteps filled the hallway. The house was alive with the murmur of ...