~Aurora~

As Alpha Nathan's words hung in the air, I felt a sense of security wash over me. 

His promise to protect me was like a warm embrace, chasing away the lingering fears that had haunted me since leaving Tyler.

"I'll never let anyone hurt you again," he repeated, his eyes burning with conviction.

I nodded, my throat constricting with emotion. Tears pricked at the corners of my eyes, but I blinked them back.

Alpha Nathan's hand still held mine, his fingers intertwined with mine in a gentle grasp. 

His touch sent shivers down my spine, igniting a spark that spread through my veins.

As we sat together, the silence...