Ara's POV
I stood frozen in the laundry room, trying to compose my racing heart.
Why did it hurt so much!
I barely registered the door creaking open until Aurelia’s voice cut through the silence.
"There you are."
She stood framed in the doorway, her usual smirk was gone.
She was supposed to be the woman by Damon's side, not me. Did she know the plan already? Maybe she did! Otherwise why would a lady from a distinctive background come to a remote rogue hunt out of the blue! That too, to help an unfavored prince. Did she share the same feelings towards Damon?
But why didn't she ever utter a word till now? She had always been so supportive! Like a friend! Was it all a lie? Why did it seem to be the Lucian situation again? Wasn't I his soul mate?
"You really found a nice plac
