Loving You All Over Again (Aurora and Maverick)

Blac's fare drained of endo as he took in Amara's miserable state the stood in the doorway, her once pristine white dress now stained crimson, Brooking like shend fought fier way through hell.

"Aume" he clanked out, rushing forward. "What happened Who did this to your His frantic calls for medical help echoed down the hallway.

"Dad, mop" Aurora taught his hard, her eyes glistening Too not bort. The blood isn't mine

He froze, clearly not buying it. He checked her over datingly before anger replaced his panic. "Then whose blood is it? Do you have any idea how terrified Ise lærn

my life. This is his blood"

the thirew herself into her father's arms, barathing in his familiar scent. 'I went to see the person who saved my

The solid arality of her father sembrare grounded her in this second chance at life. This time would be different. She wouldn't let her father die of

inen meant everything in her new existence.

"You mean the bodyguard! Eliar's tope hardened. "Didn't you just say yesterday you were ending thingst Chur little injury and you're back to feeling

be pulled back to meet his eyes. "I needed to thank my real savior."

"If you want to show gratitude, we'll write him a dieck. But he's not becoming part of this family" Eliar's brow furrowed inmediately. He was genuinely worried slut lús daughter might impulsively marry that scheming young man out of gratitude for saving her life

Naomi, who'd been watching the scene unfold with calculated interest, stepped forward with practiced concern. "Uncle, please. After everything

he's been through furring her to end things now seems cruel"

da Nunma opened her mouth to protest further, Aurora cut through the manipulation with steel in her voice. "Dad, tell the media I'm ready for the

amination. I just need to change"

"Are you sure about that. Elias asked, lús eyes searching hers. "Say the word and

I'll have them all removed. His daughter didn't need to depend on

approved to get by.

Im ware" Aurora replied.

Avetta's determination made his heartache. Unable to find the right words, he led everyone out.

Naomi lingered, troubled by Aurora's transformation. Yesterday, Aurora was adamant about breaking up with Scott, and now this complete reversal.

hadn't even leven with him last night.

grang nor Naomi pressed as humira changed clothes with her back turned. "I checked Scott's room multiple times but never saw you.

here did it come from? Though I suppose I should be glad you're fighting for the relationship"

Wer said anything about seeing Scone

"But be saved you, didn't he? Who else could it far

Aurora emerged in a fresh, elegant dress, the morning light wrapping around her like a second skin. Her eyes remained arctic as she faced Naomi.

that what happened?"

was parring" "You knew the truth better than anyone, don't you?" Leaving Naomi stammering. Aurora strode toward the olastetrics » knowing mile playing on her lign:

lala serveel life, while Naomi pemaued that same calridating twenty-year-old. Every torment from her past life would be

wecked kumea gri, unrase crawling up her spate. Whatever gaine Aurora was playing, the examination couldn't proceed. She'd worked too

When Martina skrowed up to fare the press, she wore a

green bi dress that made her look impossibly stunning. For a moment, she embodied the radiance of kan göray days. Though. her perviven life, das

mesanena hard marked the beginning of her downfall

tam room teemed with reporters, the chatter dying at her pristine appearance. Her security detail formed a

Chapter D

"Mix Mage, did sooms thing happen during your kidipping like

Wallis examination helps lear your name?"

"ped your family cut a deal with Dh. Myers? Are they trying to fake evidence? How could you be line after being kidnapped for so long! They must have at least gropest you, right?

Sharp glares from security silenced further questions

All questions will be answered after the results, Aurora stated with quiet authority. "No comments until then.noveldrama

As she is to enter the exam rooms, a sleep, pad filled voice cut through the silence. "Miss Sage!"

The cross parted as Scott maile his way down the hallway, his tall frame commanding attention despite the hospital gown. Even injured, dragging an IV stand, his model like features and bearing set him apart from an ordinary bodyguard.

"You don't need to prove anything." he called out. TI stand by you no matter what. I can testify to your innocence myself"