AUTHOR’S POV. The moment Aurora stepped back into the research facility, the familiar hum of equipment and quiet conversations drifting through the corridors wrapped around her like a second skin. Normally, the place grounded her and made her feel in control, but today her mind was still racing from everything that was going on, the poison, Jaxon, the recent discovery,...and Xavier. She had barely taken two steps into the hallway when a hand suddenly caught her wrist, pulling her forward before she even had time to react. “Hey—“ She turned quickly, only to find Cole already tugging her along with surprising urgency. “Cole?” Aurora frowned, trying to match his pace as he guided her down the corridor. “What’s going on?” Instead of answering, he simply glanced back at her and said, “Come here first.” Aurora blinked in confusion, glancing around as they passed several offices. “Come where?” she asked, but Cole still didn’t answer. He kept walking until they reached another do
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