I Could Have Killed You If I Wanted

Aurora sat there, honest and upright, when Lysander suddenly asked, "Aurora, did you know Heath hasn't talked to Eamon for three days now?"

Aurora blinked, looking down, and said, "I didn't know."

Lysander sighed, "Eamon was indeed reckless this time, but Heath saved his life. The two of them are real brothers-in-arms, with an extraordinary bond. I hope you won't hold a grudge against him."

Aurora nodded without speaking, and Lysander knew continuing would only make her more upset, especially since she had risked her life for Heath while Eamon had been contemplating how to execute her.

Lysander left the infirmary. Aurora looked out the window at the clear, cloudless weather and decided it was a good day for a walk.

Wanting to change her clothes, she only had the tank top and long pants she'd taken off, which had been washed and returned to her. After changing, Aurora put on an overcoat from the base and stepped out in short boots.

She hadn't enjoyed the sun properly for many days. Wan