37. Facing Reality

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***Aurora’s POV***     It’s almost 2pm when I wake up. Carter is leaning back on a chair fast asleep with a magazine over his eyes while Evan is on the floor reading a book to Rio, who appears to be listening carefully.     “What are you reading,” I mumble as I stretch. My voice is very hoarse.     “Birdman. It’s an insanely good crime novel about a detective trying to stop a serial killer, but it's written from both the detective and killer's point of view. It's super twisted.”     “That sounds intense,” I laugh.     “It is,” he says, setting the book down. “How are you feeling?”     “Much better,” I lie.     I’m actually freezing, my body aches and there’s a tickle in my throat. Evan gets up and sits on the edge of the bed. He motions me to get closer and he begins inspecting my c

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