The next morning , Aurora awoke to find Gabriel already gone , leaving behind a cold and empty side of the bed . However , this was the least of her concerns , as she felt an intense pain coursing through her body as soon as she opened her eyes . Her legs were weak , making it difficult for her to even stand up straight . Despite the pain , Aurora pushed through , driven to relieve herself of the dirt and sweat from the previous night . As she stood in front of the mirror , a wave of horror washed over her as she clearly saw what Gabriel had done to her to vent his pent-up anger without any mercy . Aurora's body was entirely covered in bruises , bite marks , and scratches , serving as cruel reminders of the events that unfolded the previous night . The sight in the mirror was both shoc

