Chapter 106

Aurora My excitement vanished like a blown-out candle as reality hit me hard. I was alone. There was no one willing to assist me in my mission. I had no friends. Who would even want to associate themselves with a cheat, an infidel, and a liar? The eagerness I felt earlier flushed out of my body, making me moody. Tears gathered around my eyes as doubt started to cloud my mind. I couldn't embark on this mission all alone, it was too risky for me. I didn't even know how many days I had left to stay in the castle. All I knew was my days were numbered as Damon wouldn't stop looking at me like I was filthy. He only accepted me because I reunited him with his brothers. I was certain that immediately after his brothers were nursed back to health, I would leave forever. The scary thought kept me awake all night, but I knew it would soon become a reality though it was a hard pill to swallow. I couldn't expect Devin and Dax to pick me over royalty and his brother. Damon was family…I am but a mere