Chapter 12

"Go on then," Aunty Clara said tightly, "Explain."

Aurora licked her lips nervously, her fingers fiddling with the crystals on her clutch purse. Her heart pounded so hard, she could feel it in her ears.

"Explain yourself, Aurora!" She snapped, taking one step forward, "Explain why you decided to get yourself drunk and hid in here!"

Wait, what?

She blinked, taken aback by her aunt's words, "What?"

Aunty Clara sighed loudly, rushing towards her. Her silver dress sparkled under the moonlight, and her fingers wrapped around Aurora's arm, eliciting a sharp gasp from her.

"Your mother is livid. Your father has men looking everywhere for you, and frankly, nobody is happy with your disappearance."

To say that she was confounded would be an understatement. She was totally astounded; her mouth opened and closed a couple of times, but no words came out. Aunty Clara sighed again, her hand falling on Aurora's wrist instead.

"We have to go now befor