_Mira's POV_
The next morning, I felt a new sense of calm as I got dressed and made my way downstairs. The nightmare still lingered in the back of my mind, but Aaron’s presence had soothed me enough that I managed to sleep afterward. I was grateful for him, for how he had stayed with me when I needed it most.
As I entered the dining room, I saw Aaron already sitting at the table, reading something. He looked up and gave me a warm smile. He gestured for me to join him.
“Good morning, Mira,” he greeted. “Did you manage to sleep after… everything?”
I nodded, settling into the chair across from him. “Yes, actually. Thanks to you. I don’t know what I would have done without your help last night.”
He shrugged as if it were nothing. “It’s no trouble. I told you I would be here whenever you n
