(Ryan’s POV)
The night air was cool, a gentle breeze carrying the faint scent of roses from the garden below. The moonlight bathed the balcony in silver, casting soft shadows on Aurora and me as we stood in silence.
My grip on the railing loosened, my sharp breaths evening out as Aurora’s words settled deep within me.
"From now on, you are not alone. You have me now. And I am never going to leave you”.
She had meant it. I felt it.
A long, heavy silence stretched between us before I finally spoke.
"There’s a problem with one of our biggest international deals," I said, my voice steady but laced with exhaustion. Aurora didn’t respond, she only watched me, waiting.
My fingers traced the cool metal of the railing as I continued, still refusing to meet her gaze.
"A contract we’ve been n
