Aurora POV My breath caught in my throat, and panic rose as I tried to compose myself. They were here, at the same party, masked but not enough to hide from me.Dominic, feeling the sudden tension in me, pulled back an inch or so, his eyes searching mine. "Aurora, what's wrong?"I forced a bright smile onto my lips, shaking my head. "It's nothing," I lied, my voice trembling. "Just… the crowd."He frowned but nodded, pulling me closer again, trying to soothe my nerves. But my mind was racing, a whirlwind of thoughts and fears. Patrick was here, with Eva. And they had seen us—or worse, recognized me.I needed a moment to myself-to get out of this stuffy, hot ballroom and away from the stifling presence of Patrick and Eva. I leaned in and whispered to Dominic that I needed to freshen up, and he nodded, distracted at the moment by a passing waiter offering drinks.I slipped away, weaving through the throng of masked guests, my heart hammering in my chest. The restroom was at the far end
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