Aurora slipped the phone into her clutch and stepped out of the car. The cool evening air brushed against her skin as she looked toward the brightly lit mansion. Music drifted through the open doors, mixed with the low hum of conversation.
Sophia came around the car and stopped beside her. “I’ll wait here.”
Aurora glanced at her. “You're not coming in?”
“No. You asked me to keep Eclipse out of tonight.”
Sophia lowered her voice. “If anything happens, call me.”
Aurora gave a small nod. “I will.” Sophia handed her the leather clutch she had brought from the guest house. “Everything you need is inside.”
Aurora took it and looked toward the mansion again. “Keep the car ready.”
Sophia understood immediately. “I won't move.”
Aurora walked away.
She climbed the marble steps alone, each s
