Chapter 351

Dane

“So what do you think about the interiors?” I asked Aurora, smiling as we headed toward the elevator.

“Dane!!”

I stopped, hearing Aurora scream my name. “Aurora!!” I called out, seeing her far behind, tripping on a pool of water. How was she there? I thought she was right behind me.

I raced to her, catching her by the wrist as she was about to hit the ground. I pulled her close, and we stumbled on the slippery floor. Instinctively, I wrapped my arm around her, holding her tightly and shielding her head.

We rolled over, and I used my body to shield her, my shoulder hitting the ground. I groaned in pain. She stopped falling, and I stayed frozen with her for a moment. She shifted, and I released her, cupping her face. “Are you alright?”

She stood, shaken and silent, her wide eyes blinking rapidly. Her flushed cheeks and reddened ears made it clear she was terrified.

I stood and helped her to her feet, pulling her into a tight embrace. Gently running my hand through her hair, I whispered, “You’re okay… you’re safe…”

She broke free from the hug and looked at me. “Thank you, Dane.”

She looked around at the onlookers, who began to disperse, but Aurora seemed to be searching for something.

“What are you looking for?” I looked at the ground, trying to see what she might have dropped. “Did you lose something?”

She shook her head and pointed to the spot where we tripped. “Where is he?”

I furrowed my brows, looking around. “Who?”

“The cleaner.”

I shook my head. “I don’t know… let’s go.” I took her hand, holding it tightly this time, preventing her from falling again.

We got into the elevator, but Aurora seemed preoccupied. I chose to let it go; maybe it was just the shock of the fall.

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The elevator chimed, and we stepped out, arriving at room 100. I swiped my key card, and we went inside.

Aurora sat on the bed, resting her head on her arms. I stood by the door, watching her with worry.

“Aurora?” I called. She turned, her face blank. “Is something on your mind?”

She nodded and smiled. “But don’t worry, I know the moon goddess will help me figure this out.”

“Wow,” I said, walking toward her. “Why trouble the moon goddess when I’m here?” I sat beside her, holding her shoulders and giving her a gentle massage.

She stood up suddenly. “Dane, you won’t understand. I just want you to trust me… I will tell you when the time is right.”

I gritted my teeth as I watched her pace the room. Her agitation was unsettling, and while I didn’t want to bother her, I knew she wouldn't tell me even if I pressed her.

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I rested my chin on my palm, my gaze fixed on her. I had planned a special dinner for her, but ever since I saw her this morning at the hospital cottage, something about her behavior had felt off—distant, almost strange.

“Maybe I made a mistake?” I blurted out, and she turned to me.

Her eyes softened as she approached. “Honey… this isn’t about you, okay? I just need to get some work done… and I wish I could tell you, but I can’t… unfortunately.”

What work was she talking about? Was it related to her conversation with Miles?

I bit my lip. “You don’t trust me enough to tell me.”

She shook her head softly. “Dane, you’re the one I trust most in this world.”

“But does anyone else know about this thing that I don’t?”

She paused, licking her lip, her eyes scanning the room. I recognized that expression—she didn’t want to tell me the truth, probably to avoid hurting my feelings, but I felt hurt already.

“I see you don’t want to reply… that means other people know about this so-called secret work, and the person you trust most in this world has no idea.”

She shook her head. “It’s not like that, Dane… I said I will tell you when the time is right.”

I stared into her eyes and asked, “Does Miles know about this?”

She blinked, her eyes dimming in a way I understood. I smiled at her.

“Wow… Luna… you seem to have other better acquaintances, huh… your Alpha is no longer your friend, huh?”

I bit my lip, feeling a pang of jealousy. It hurt to know Aurora was keeping something from me, and others knew about it… I thought I should be the first to know about everything in her life.

“I shouldn’t have bothered bringing you here. I shouldn’t have interrupted you with a date when your work is clearly more important,” I said, emphasizing the word “your.” She seemed preoccupied with her own priorities now, anyway.

Aurora sighed and reached for my hand, but I stood up and began taking off my suit. I placed it in the wardrobe and removed my shirt, leaving only my pants on. I felt hot, even with the AC on; maybe it was the anger I was trying to suppress. I knew she was stressed, but this was unacceptable to me.

I picked up the phone. “Hello… cancel the order, the date is cancelled… just bring a single-course meal for my wife; I’ve lost my appetite.”

I hung up after cancelling the order. I’d arranged for waiters to set up a romantic table for us in the room, but it was pointless now.

I crawled onto the bed, avoiding Aurora’s piercing gaze. I wasn’t going to fall for her puppy-dog eyes now.

“Good night,” I growled, closing my eyes.