Lucian’s POV
Aurora's lips formed a thin line as her gaze dropped slightly, a frown etched on her face. She kept crossing and uncrossing her arms, lost in thought and her mind racing.
"Relax," I said, pulling her into my arms, savoring the occasional jolt as she brushed my thigh. Her wild touch sent a warning shiver down my spine.
"I am at ease," she muttered.
"What's occupying your thoughts, then? You're not present at the moment. Look around you, everyone is having fun."
She grimaced when I pointed out a happy couple nearby, engaged in public displays of affection.
"Ugh," she groaned, her nose turning up in disgust. "For the love of Pete, this is public property. Why do they keep desecrating it?"
I found her response amusing and burst out laughing. "Coming from someone who flirte
