A Ring

Aurora tightened her embrace around Heath's waist and whispered, "Heath, I'm really scared."

"What's frightening you?" Heath inquired gently.

"It's Grandpa... He's always talking about his will and though he does it quietly with Leen, I know. He thinks he hasn't got much time left. He can't even sleep peacefully. I... I just wish he could see me get married, have children. It feels like only with his blessing, my life would be complete," Aurora confided, nestled in Heath's embrace.

Heath wrapped his arms around her, offering solace. "Don't worry, Lysander said he'll be fine with proper care. He'll see you marry, have kids, everything."

Aurora nodded vigorously in his arms, finding solace only in Heath's assurances, believing firmly that Grandpa would be alright.

After spending much of the day together, it was not until Heath got into his car and drove away that Aurora returned to her room, watching his car disappear into the distance.

Upon his return, Heath immediately summoned Kieran