Chapter 210

Owen narrowed his eyes, his smirk teasing yet subtle. "Take your time and think about it." Seriously? Aurora felt a creeping unease. Something about his tone made her skin crawl like she was missing some critical piece of information. Deciding to take the high road—or at least avoid this awkwardness altogether—she waved it off. "You know what? I choose not to think about it. Whatever it is, let's just forget it. I'm taking a shower." Before he could respond, she turned on her heel and headed straight for the bathroom, leaving him behind. He watched her retreat with mild amusement, the grin on his face deepening as he leaned back against the headboard. Aurora took her time. She washed her hair and took a long, hot bath. The room was empty when she stepped out wrapped in a robe. Owen was gone. The bed, however, had been tidied up, and a set of clothes sat neatly on top of it. Her eyes lingered on the outfit for a moment. Clearly, it had been prepared for her. W