Chapter 116. Help Me Forget

Caleb’s POV

I had no idea what else to do, so I led Aurora back to my room instead of hers. It felt safer this way, like keeping her close would keep her out of harm’s reach, at least for the moment. “Here,” I said, handing her a towel.

“You should dry your hair off.” I tried to keep my voice steady, though everything felt off, like I was walking a razor-thin line. Aurora took the towel from me without a word and started dabbing at her damp hair.

“You can head to the bathroom while I find you something to change into,” I added, feeling like I had to keep busy, to keep my mind off the fact that I had her in my room. I turned to leave, but just as I opened the door to head out, I heard her voice.

“Caleb?”

I paused, glancing over my shoulder at her. Her eyes locked with mine, the vulnerability in them almost too much to bear.

“Yeah?” I asked, trying to sound calm.

“I... I need you,” she said, her voice low, but desperate, and it hit me l