Aurora couldn't get over the events of the previous day. Chase acted very weird when that stranger appeared, and something in her was not just comfortable with his presence. Ash was suddenly agitated and up until now, she had been in a bad mood. Aurora was tired of that mood. She tried to remind herself that it was none of her business whatever had happened between Chase and the man, but a curious part of her just wanted to know. She had strained her ears to eavesdrop on what they were saying outside, but it seemed they too did not want her hearing it, because they were making sure not to be heard. She paced her room. Beth and Collins said they were going to church and had even asked her if she would come along, but of course she refused. In fact, she thought it quite odd that the two w

