Chapter 151. The Opposite of What’s Said

Aurora’s POV

After dinner, Lucas ushered all of us into a room filled with toys, his voice calm but firm. “Go on, bond with each other. I’ll come back when it’s bedtime,” he said, offering a reassuring smile before stepping out and closing the door behind him.

The moment the door latched, Ashton moved toward me with quiet urgency, his gaze sharp and warning. “Be careful with what you say,” he murmured, his voice barely above a whisper. “Even the walls have ears.”

My breath hitched. So they were listening. I had suspected it, but hearing Ashton confirm it sent a wave of unease through me. If they were monitoring everything, how could we speak freely? How could I communicate without risking exposure? My mind raced for a solution, but nothing came fast enough.

Just then, Violet stepped closer, her small fingers brushing against my hand. Her touch was feather light, but her words were heavy with meaning. “What they say is the opposite of what they mean,” s