(Aurora's POV)
So before I left, I went upstairs.
Phineas was at his desk, jacket off, reviewing something on his laptop. He looked up when I came in.
His gaze dropped to my hand. Then back to my face.
"You're not wearing it," he said.
"I was going to ask you about that, actually." I held the ring up. "I'm going to Jasper's office. It felt strange to wear it there."
He considered me for a moment. "Put it on."
"Phineas-"
"Aurora." His voice was patient but final. "Put it on, and then go."
I didn't understand his reasoning. I still don't, entirely. But I slid the ring back onto my finger, said I'd be back by noon, and left.
Walking toward the Aether Life Sciences building, I kept glancing down at my hand. The diamond caught the morning light and threw it in every direction. It was
