Chapter 193. Moving In?

Aurora’s POV

The night air was crisp as I stepped onto the terrace, the familiar scent of pine and the faint trace of Caleb’s cologne mixing in the breeze. He was already there, leaning against the railing, his dark eyes thoughtful as they lifted to meet mine. A small smile tugged at the corner of his lips, and I felt the familiar warmth in my chest, the kind only he could spark.

“You wanted to talk?” I asked, stepping closer, my fingers brushing against the cold metal railing beside him.

He exhaled, his gaze flickering to the sky for a brief moment before settling back on me. “Yeah.” His voice was steady, but there was something behind it, something almost uncertain. Caleb was rarely hesitant about anything, and that alone made my stomach tighten.

I waited, giving him space to say whatever was on his mind, but the silence stretched, filled only by the distant sounds of the night. Then, finally, he turned fully toward me, his hand reaching for mine, hi