Chapter 21

Chapter 21

Aurora

Weighing the dangerous options one last time, I took a deep breath, calming my raging nerves as I tried to pick the best option.

Except both were suicidal.

I wiped the dried tears that stained my cheeks with the back of my palm as I proceeded out of my room to make the final arrangements with my dad.

Be strong, Aurora. Now wasn't the time to brood.

I spent hours in my room drenching my pillow with tears until I had no tears in my eyes.

The moment my legs hit the hallway, the atmosphere got tense.

My presence made everyone mute as they stared at me with a glimmer of hope in their eyes.

It was crazy how the news traveled so fast.

A feeling of selfishness coursed through me as I made my way into their midst.

Guilt pricked my heart, making me avoid their gazes.

I wasn't going to be anyone's saviour to the detriment of myself.

And I wouldn't let my emotions make me do something irrational.

But when the eyes of an innocent boy accidentally pinned mine, I felt my