Aurora's POV:
I was sure Blaze was angry with me.
Maybe I'd cost him a crucial business partner.
I hung my head and whispered, "I'm sorry. If I really caused you to lose a powerful ally, I'll go and apologize."
A heavy sigh escaped him.
"Look at me, Aurora."
Blaze's voice was firm, commanding, and I obeyed, nervously meeting his gaze.
"Do you think I'm afraid of the Howard family? Aurora, you don't have to put up with anything for my sake. You're my wife now. We're one."
A wave of warmth washed over me. Even during all those years of torment by Yair's side, I'd never felt the urge to cry like I did now.
Blaze had given me a warmth I hadn't known in seven years. He was like a beam of sunlight breaking through the shadows, pulling me out of the mire.
He gave me hope.
I looked at h
