Aurora's POV As I listened to Lady Eleanor speak about Isabella with so much love, it made me realize how fond of Isabella she was, and that kind of stirred up my feelings a little bit. It stirred emotions that left me feeling not only envious but sad. The truth was undeniable, Isabella was Liam's fiancée by all rights and obligations. I gave out a loud sigh as I tried to shake off the tormenting thoughts of Isabella and Liam's relationship, which posed a threat to what we both shared. My mind raced, occupied by the desire to escape this confining predicament without being caught, I hid in the bathroom as I struggled to listen to the conversation between Liam and Lady Eleanor, as it made me realize that I might forever be his mate and nothing more. The mere thought of it s

