(Author’s POV)
Aurora stayed home that morning while the rest of the Skylar brothers went off to handle their work. Ryan and Owen had meetings lined up at their respective offices, both managing the Skylar empire’s vast operations while keeping tabs on Asher’s case in the background. Ian left for college after breakfast, reluctantly, only when Aurora promised she’d stay by Asher’s side all day.
The mansion quieted after they left, leaving only Aurora and Asher behind. They found comfort in each other’s company, a small pocket of peace amid the chaos surrounding them.
Inside Asher’s room, the morning sunlight streamed softly through the sheer curtains, painting the space in a warm glow. Aurora sat curled up beside Asher on the bed, her fingers absently tracing patterns over the back of
