Chapter 84

• •AURORA’S POV•
• The morning air felt lighter than usual as I walked downstairs, feeling more confident than I had in days. Today was the day I took a clean break from all the chaos, even if just for a little while. I wanted to get out of the house, head to my dad’s place, and clear my mind without traces of Matteo’s being clouding everything.
• I spotted Austin near the patio, and I waved him over. He strolled up with his usual calm, friendly smile.