(Author’s POV)
The drive back from the cemetery was a quiet one. Aurora could feel the weight of the emotions in the air, particularly from Owen and Ryan, who seemed to retreat into their own worlds as soon as they got into the car.
When they arrived at the mansion, Owen and Ryan immediately left for work, using the busy routine as a way to divert their minds. Aurora understood the unspoken need for that. Ian, too, had vanished, likely to spend time with friends to distract himself, while Asher had similarly disappeared, off to some unknown place.
And then, there was Alexander.
He didn’t say much as he walked toward his room, a look of quiet contemplation on his face. He, too, needed some time alone to process.
As the house grew quieter, Aurora found herself walking out to the backya
