15: Does she know?

Aurora's POV

After leaving Ellen down the street, I continued my journey barefoot to the hideout we have. I hope I won't find either Lucas or Lilian there because that will make things even worse for me than they already are. My mind, fatigued, carried me to our hideout in less than a minute, not feeling a single pain, though I know I've hurt my feet.

I arrived at our secret hideout nestled deep within the heart of Brown Wood, a place where Lilian, Lucas, and I once found solace and happiness. The air here held echoes of laughter and camaraderie from our younger, carefree days, the days where tattoos won't cause chaos in one's life.

The hideout was concealed behind a dense curtain of leaves and branches, a natural shield from prying eyes. As I approached, memories flooded back—the countless times we shared secrets, dreams, and whispered fears, even the camps we made in broad daylight with no fire.

The heart of our haven was a small waterfall, its green-tinged water cascading down moss