BURNING BETRAYAL - VOL 1

se. His uncle, opened the door to his room to inform him that someone was

at uncle?"

n't say

's heart sk

go check it out. To his grea

ions. What was she doing here? Why would she come to my place without informing me

oice laced with confusion.

ng around the grand hallway. "I...I wanted to surpri

the implications. "Did you my dad see you

arrassment. "I don't know if the man who answered m

ase you need to leave" he said, his voice low

in a determined line. "I had to see you, Eric," she s

t at her words, his mind r

I um....I wasn't expecting to s

away Eric?" Aurora a

....I u

ighting Eric and Aurora from the big l

er come in, aren't you going to in

said. His father disliked humans, so

urora" she said

, his voice dripping with false warmth. "Ah, Aurora, a beautiful name for a bea

Eric said his father must not see her around. But she smiled politely and follo

was his father up to? Why was he being so welcoming to a huma

d to Aurora to take a seat. "So, Aurora, tell me ab

itated for a moment before launching

ve seeing each

t said anything about you." King Will

don't

er's face, searching for any si

ourself Aurora" king

intently, his expression unreadable. But Eric knew him too well. He could sense t

ding into the background, Eric gently took Aurora's hand and led her through the dimly lit

rned to face Aurora, who looked at him with a mix of curiosity and concern. "A

y candlelight. "Sorry? For what, exactly? You were acting so strang

ment before meeting her gaze again. "It's not like that. You wouldn'

the meaning behind his words. "Then make me understand.

d inside, his presence a stark contrast to the intimacy of the moment. "Um, sorry t

t Aurora with an apologetic look. "Aurora, I'l

dgeting with the hem of her dress as she watched Eric follow Uncle James out of the room. The door closed behind them with a soft click, leaving

. He glanced around and spotted Aurora sitting on the edge of the couch, her eyes wanderi

ra?" Uncle James inquired, h

t the sight of his familiar face. "Yes, Uncle James," sh

a little bit busy with his dad right now," he explained, his eyes twinkling with

kind of you. I was just starting to w

-son catch-up session. It's been a while since they've had a chance

ric like? I know he's been busy, but he seem

He's smart, kind-hearted, and always puts family first. He's been working hard, but he still finds

ric. "That's good to hear. I'm really look

you're here, why don't I show you around the mansion? There's q

ed with excitement.

weep of his hand. "Then let's begin. I'll take you through the

them being a Lycan, pointing out various family heirlooms and historical artifacts along the way. Aurora listened intent