Caden looked at Aurora sleeping. Her swelling had gone down but it still looked bad. It would be funny if not for the fact that she got punched in her face. He had been trying with her, trying to understand her and where her thoughts come from. They spent alot of time together and he had come to do just that.
He considered her a friend and he was glad that she considered him one too. Life was a little lonely and he was glad that she was in it. He was sure that he would be living in the house if it weren't for her parents. She had come to trust him but they couldn't. All Caden wanted was to take down Delta but they couldn't see that.
He turned off her tv and headed back to the hotel. He had a nice view of the city as he was located on the top floor. Aurora went a little overboard and paid for his stay to be all-inclusive. He really only
Along with some other people, Caden and Aurora lay on top of a building overlooking the port. It was the day of the attack and it was around six in the morning. They were waiting for the attack to start.After her parents were told that the port was not their goal they made sure that the house and their warehouses in New York and Germany were all secure. They beefed up security and told Aurora that she was not allowed to leave the house. Of course, that didn't stop her from sneaking out with Caden. They were at some other point in the port and had a full view of the gates.Her parents were nearby but had no idea that she was there. They would of course through a fit when they figure out she was here. Aurora's mom was really stressed and very particular about her location. All she needed to do was help out of it came to that but try to s
When Aurora regained consciousness she was in a hotel room. Her immediate thought was that she was naked and would be chained to the bed but when she sat up and looked down, she saw that she was fully clothed and was not restrained in any way."Huh?"Aurora looked around and saw that the wall to her left was actually a large window and she had a view of New York. Ok, so at least she was still in the country. She didn't recognize the hotel from the room. It looked to be night time and there was a lamp on the table next to the bed that illuminated the room. There was only one bed and there was a tv in front of her. She saw a door to her right and assumed that it was the bathroom and then another one further down a little hallway and that had to be the exit.There was no one else in the r
The lobby was filled with people rushing out the doors. The guards tried to calm people down and stop them from running but it was no use. Aurora tried to duck as much as possible and blend in but as she was trying to run with the crowd she locked eyes with one of the receptionists.She was on the phone with someone and looked frazzles but when she saw Aurora she dropped the phone. Her eyes were wide and her mouth agape as she signaled the other staff before pointing at her. And now she had about ten people converging on her location.Distracted by the staff, she tripped over someone and tumbled down on the floor. Fortunately, there was this nice lady who helped Aurora up and then rushed out before her. She smiled at her and looked back and saw one of the receptionists pushing through the people to get to her. All of the guards were loo
Immediately Aurora snatched up the phone. She placed it to her ear and heard that it was on and working. Did they seriously forget to remove this? How buy must they be to forget such a crucial part when trying to keep someone kidnapped?"Guess it's my lucky day," she smiled but then she remembered that needed to know a number to call. "What's my mother's number again?"That was the one number she had to know by heart. She knew that one and... Carson's!"Carson, I know his number... but since he's in the UK then he probably does not use the phone anymore. Now that I think about it, I haven't even called him all this time. Oh, gosh, that's the first thing I need to do when I get out of here."Aurora went back to trying to remember her m
It took Aurora a moment to process what he had just said. She was taken from Delta... by another group? What? How did that even happen? "What are talking about? If you aren't Delta then who are you?" "We're just a smaller group that Delta had the nerve to try and take over. Poor choice for them. They told us that their real agenda was you. Foolish of them. And so we just took you from their hands." "Couldn't you have at least put me in a hotel? Delta wins in that department. They have class." Another one laughed. "Oh look at the Princess making demands. Well, guess what it does not work out that way. We're keeping you here until we get the money we want. And we aren't afraid to hand over some banged-up merchandise. So I suggest yo
He looked at her with these big eyes and pouty lips like was a puppy being abandoned. He had Aurora against his chest and since she was that close she could see all the bruises on his face. It looked like he had a slight black eye. His nose had some blood on it and his cheekbone was swollen."I didn't think ok," he murmured. "I really didn't mean to. If I had thought about it then I would have stayed with you.""Why'd you leave me then?""Because I saw one of my friends and well, I wanted to protect them. Make sure he was ok. It was a rough situation.""Yeah, it was. And that was why you were supposed to protect me. Not him."He hung his head. "I know, I know."
It had been three weeks since that incident and Aurora could say she was doing well. She got home safely and explained to them they Caden got her. She left out the part where she went to her apartment. After that, Aurora basically stayed in her room. She needed a break and was honestly contemplating going on a vacation. But her mother was worried so she stayed where she was. She told Chelly she would need some time and he was completely understanding. It would be a while before she would get back into the mood to fight again. For all that time, her body felt heavy and she would take multiple showers a day to try and erase anything that happened. She especially scrubbed at her lips. But whenever she did it she would think about Caden and then get upset. It would be best if she did get out of the country for a while. Although her mother
"What did you say?" Aurora took a step back."I kissed you because I liked you. I did it so that I could see if it was true. And it was."She scoffed. "Oh come on. Like I believe that."He stepped towards her. "It is true. I do like you.""No, I'm not going to do this. I'm not going to fall for this. I would have preferred if you just said it was a mistake and hoped we could move past this. I do enjoy your friendship. So maybe we could be friends again. But you liking me is not a part of the equation.""Isn't that what you wanted?"Aurora let out a laugh. "And what gave you that idea."
Aurora and Caden talked for hours after that. She was not sure how he could have not blown up on her and crushed her brains while she complained as if she really had it hard in life. Compared to Caden and most of the world, Aurora was living like royalty. But she told him about all that she was thinking and he listened to her every word. It seemed like there was something about England that brought these things out. How many emotions and problems was she going to have to face before they left the country. Damn.Caden chuckled. "I never expected that you were thinking like this. You are always so sure of yourself.""Yeah with things that don't really revolve around feelings." Aurora pouted. "But whatever. I told you what was upsetting me, so there. I think it's time to move on from this now."Caden gave her a look as she pushed herself upright on the bed. "All that dumping
Aurora had run away. It was obvious that she would by the time he stepped out of the bathroom. Ok, so maybe he should not have opened the shower door, but he wanted to make her know that he was being serious. And so after getting smacked in the face, he went back to his room and waited. But then he waited, and waited, hoping that she would come to him but that never happened.Aurora is stubborn and kind of fearless. Even if she did not know anything about England, she would surely leave the hotel and go around in an attempt to lose him. And although he knew that she could more than defend herself against someone who tried to cause her trouble. He could be one hundred percent certain that she would come back unscathed. He was supposed to be her bodyguard after all.Casey left his room with the intent to have to search for her for hours, but as he was passing through the lobby, he caught a glimpse of her through the glass panels o
The next day Aurora and Caden spent time together, she was trying to get over all that had happened and so they went out of the hotel to look at all that England had to offer. They walked through the towns and shopped a lot. They were not in London but Aurora planned to go there at some point in the trip. She also wanted to stop by Paris for a day or two.“Aurora I’m pretty sure I’ve seen that bag somewhere in your closet.” Caden took the handbag from her. “You don’t need it.”“Yes, I do. And I'm not sure what you’re talking about. I’ve never seen this bag before. Maybe because you're a man you think all bags look the same.” Aurora studied the designs on the bag. It was a light green bag with darker green flowers and leaves with gold detailing. It was simply gorgeous and she had to have it.
“What- what happened?” Caden asked as Aurora held into him for dear life. She hated that she was feeling like this. A part of her wishes was that she was still selfish just so that she would not have to feel like this.She would just go about acting like everything was done for her benefit and not thinking about the other people in her life. Things were simpler back when she was a spoiled brat. Carson didn’t seem to have a problem with her acting like that and he seemed to even indulge her sometimes. Yes, there were times when he would tell her that she was being too bratty but that did not happen too often.Maybe she could blame all of this on her parents. They were not as attentive as she wanted them to be and to solve that, they gave her money in place of their affection. They were real charmers in that department. Aurora felt most of the time that they just preferred the company of each other and only had her just so
When Aurora finally left the family home, it was well into the next day. And she was not complaining one bit. She lived every second of it. Carson’s family is really filled with love and acceptance. After she had found out that most of them knew who she was, all Aurora did was act like she didn't know anything. If they had a problem with who she was then they would not have been so welcoming. She did want to clear it up with everyone that Carson had never killed anyone but she was sure the girl would tell them. Aurora was the one who had blood on her hands. But it was good that he did not know that. All the things that happened in New York, and he just knew that surface. If he knew that she did underground fights, killed people, almost died, and had a boyfriend, he would feel responsible for not being there to take care of her, and Carson feeling guilty was the last thing she wanted. So she kept it all to herself. “Head up quickly now, d
They did not speak for the remainder of the day. They slept in their separate room and that was that. After she had told Caden her thoughts, he didn’t say anything and just walked off. He needed to understand that Carson’s opinion about her was the one she cared about the most. Yes, she did like Caden, maybe she liked him a little too much. But she could not tell Carson until she was ready. When the time came for him to pick them up to go to meet his family Caden never showed. She had knocked on his door and told him but he never came out and so she was forced to leave without him. Carson was confused but she just told him that he was feeling sick. Aurora did understand what Caden was saying, but she hoped that he understood what she was saying. Not everything could work out the way he wanted and she wanted him to be a little patient. She would tell him. Just not yet. Pushin Caden out of her mind, for the time being, sh
As soon as Aurora saw Carson she launched herself onto him. Her eyes watered in relief once she was able to hold him. It seemed that as soon as he left, life fell apart and he was not there to help her. She would have done anything to have his support after she had gotten kidnapped or after she had her little fight with Caden.Speaking of Caden, he just stood awkwardly behind them while Aurora hugged the life out of her former bodyguard.“I missed you so much.” she exhaled.“I missed you too. A lot more than I thought I would to be honest.” he chuckled.“Well of course you did. You spent so much time with us.” Aurora beamed.Once she had pulled herself away from the hug but still attached her arm around his, was when Carson noticed Caden.“You brought your bodyguard. Are you still going at his throat? I heard from your parents that
"The UK? Why?""Because I want to see Carson. I haven't seen him in a long time and after all that happened I really want to see him."He sighed. "You're still so obsessed with him. You cried and cried when he left. I seriously thought there was something wrong with you."Aurora rolled her eyes. "Carson will always be my favorite person. It is mandatory that I get to see him. It is crucial for my survival.""Sure it is.""Listen, you don't have to go if you don't want to. But I'm going.""No, I'll go. I want to also meet him properly. And see what all the hype is about. How awesome of a person can Carson be?"
Aurora sat on her bed scrolling through an article about Delta. The phone they gave to the police had alot of information on it that helped to expose alot of their crimes. Many girls have been recovered from various locations, hideouts have been raided and more than three hundred people have been arrested. Of those three hundred was the entire group of higher-ups that would go to the club.There has been no information about the top four who run the operation. It seems like they went into hiding when things got tough. No one from the six knows how to contact them. It seems like the four would reach out first and then the number or email would be unavailable after that.She was more than happy that they were getting what they deserved."Hopefully this city can become a safer place." she