Chapter 103. Something Lost

Aurora’s POV

I stared at the box in Caleb’s hands, my voice barely above a whisper as I asked, “Where did you find this? Caleb, I haven’t seen this in ages. I thought it was gone forever.” My fingers tremble slightly as I reached out to touch the worn edges, the intricate carvings still as delicate as I remembered.

Caleb looked at me, his brow furrowed in concern. “It was tucked away in one corner of your closet,” he said softly, his voice steady.

“I found it just before the fire reached your room. I thought it might be important, so I grabbed it. I didn’t even realize—”

Before he could finish, a sob escaped me, and I quickly wiped away the tears that blurred my vision. Hugging the box to my chest, I turned to him, my voice breaking. “Caleb, you have no idea what this means to me. This… this was my mother’s. It’s the last thing I have of hers.” My breath hitched as I forced the words out, trying to keep myself composed.

“I had to hide it all the