In truth, she was gentle and perceptive beneath it all, quick to feel what others felt.Her strength was nothing more than carefully constructed armor.Thinking about that, Megan’s chest tightened. She knew how hard Aurora’s path had been, how much she’d shouldered alone, and she felt nothing but ache for her.That was why Megan wanted to grow bit by bit, so she could actually help Aurora.So, Aurora wouldn’t have to carry everything by herself.Aurora had never placed any demands on her, but Megan had always pushed herself to improve.She refused to become a burden.If she could, she wanted to learn everything about Aurora’s work too.She didn’t want Aurora fighting her battles alone, worn out and exhausted.She had worked hard, even if her results didn’t always match her effort.The thought made Megan a little discouraged, though at least her ability to learn quickly had always been one of her strengths.With enough focus, time, and reflection, she could grow.And clearly, she had—Au
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