Chapter 39 A Delicate Bargain

• Damian stepped out of the shower, wrapping a towel around his waist and offering another to Aurora. She took it gratefully, the soft fabric a stark contrast to the harshness of the tile. He led her back to the bed, the plush comforter a welcome relief from the coldness of the floor.
• They lay there, their bodies tangled together, the sound of their breathing the only noise in the otherwise silent room. Aurora felt a strange sense of belonging,Damian’s arm was draped over her, his hand resting on her stomach, his fingers tracing lazy circles.
• After a few moments, she found the courage to break the silence. “When will you bring back luna?” she asked, her voice quiet but steady.