Chapter 203. Sneaking In

Aurora’s POV

It was past evening when Caleb and I return from the beach, our steps light yet hurried as we glance around; making sure no one notices us sneaking in. The salty breeze still clings to my hair, the taste of the ocean lingering on my lips. Caleb moves with exaggerated caution, creeping along the walls as if he’s part of some grand heist, and I bite back a laugh. He looks ridiculous, but the way his eyes gleam with mischief makes it impossible to say anything.

“Caleb, you do realize that we live here, right?” I whisper, a teasing lilt in my voice as I nudge his arm. “You’re acting like a criminal breaking into his own house.”

His grin is wicked, full of amusement as he casts a glance over his shoulder before whispering back, “I have good reason to be careful. If Caroline catches us, we’re doomed.”

That does it—I laugh, pressing a hand over my mouth to muffle the sound, but the mere thought of Caroline’s reaction sends another fit of giggles