Chapter 18

Aurora I felt my heart flew out of my chest as I processed my Dad's words. I gulped the burning taste of fear down my throat as confusion hit me like a ton of bricks. Cold breeze found its way to my bare body, making me tremble at the shocking news. Unable to move my body as I was paralyzed by fear, I froze on a spot with widened eyes, contemplating what to do. I hated that my response to danger was freezing on the spot. Despite how I tried to react to flight, I found myself freezing instead. Gaining a bit of composure, my shaking hands met my father's body as I caressed him tenderly, breathing rhythmically and watching him copy my steady flow of breath. Calmness washed over him as he heaved a deep sigh. His large gray eyes fluttered open to meet my silver ones and a forced smile played on my lips. "It's okay, daddy, you are fine," I assured, staring deeply into his sad eyes. His brows raised as he studied me. "I thought you were supposed to be in your room. What are you doing here?" h