Aurora’s POV
On the drive back, my mind kept drifting right back to the chaos on the terrace. The way Liam had stood fiercely in front of me, defending me against Ashley's venomous words in front of the entire high-society crowd, sent a strange warmth through my chest. When he announced to everyone present that he was completely finished with Ashley, I couldn't help but smile a little into the dark window of the car. I knew I shouldn’t let my guard down around him, but in that exact moment, I was genuinely happy with what he did.
“Are you okay?” Damon asked, his gaze fixed firmly on the dark road ahead.
“Yes, I am good,” I responded softly, pulling my thoughts back to the present.
“I think it was a terrible idea attending that party tonight,” he sighed, his knuckles white on the steeri
