Thorne’s POV
Running through the forest with Aurora on my back wasn’t how I expected to leave the old Lycan’s house. King Grayson and Luna Leah follow behind me, but I’m more concerned about Aurora.
Her emotions are all over the place, mainly her fear and worry. Ever since she realized the ‘Dean’ that her mother was writing about was the man who kidnapped her, she shut down. She wouldn’t speak and barely looked at me when I tried to talk to her. I could feel her retreating into herself even as I hugged her.
Because of this, I suggested we return and let her rest. She’s had a lot going on the last few days, and I think this was the last straw. I knew she would spiral at some point, so I should have been more prepared.
I mentally kick myself. I should’ve known that something like this
