AURORA’S POV.

 

I wasn’t expecting Jax to show up anytime soon.

 

Was it weird that I forgot about him for a brief minute, and I loved it? 

 

I loved the fact that my heart ached less. The fact that I felt whole for some seconds.

 

Don’t get me wrong, please. I never said Jax doesn’t make me whole, but sometimes a quick break from what used to make one’s heart ache will make one realize how valuable peace can be.

 

“I need to get a drink; I will be back.” I heard him say as he stepped off the sofa and walked away.

 

My eyes followed him carefully—thoughts of how...