Chapter 96

"How do you know I run outdoors often?" Aurora struggled for a moment, trying to pull her hand away, but Owen tightened his grip. "Someone's here…" As they stepped out of the elevator, she instinctively warned him. "What's the problem?" Owen stopped in his tracks, turning to face her. He looked down at her, and in his dark eyes was a storm that could swallow everything in an instant. It made her feel an uncomfortable tightness in her chest. "Didn't you say we're secretly married?" Aurora said softly. "That's your over-interpretation. Don't forget, you've agreed to try. Are you backing out now?" His low voice drifted into her ears, carrying an undeniable force that seemed to command compliance. His eyes locked onto hers as if threatening to engulf her if she dared deny it. Where was this even going? Aurora always kept her word, but somehow, Owen seemed to have suddenly become more overwhelming. She felt he was becoming more dominant. "So, what… are you planning?" Noticing her f