Chapter 75

NATHANIEL. As the plane touched down on familiar ground, Thane's mind was consumed by thoughts of Aurora. The trip had been successful in business terms and even the unexpected earthquake hadn’t been enough to spoil it, but a nagging unease had settled in the back of his mind during his time away. He yearned for the warmth of her presence, her laughter, and the way she filled his heart with that unique joy only she was capable of bringing. Even though it was nighttime, he couldn't resist the magnetic pull he felt toward being near her. He hadn’t told her that he would be landing today, mostly because he hadn’t known he would. The earthquake had cut things short and his business partners had abruptly decided to bring the deal to a close. Torn between the desire to see her and the worry of potentially disturbing her, he decided to drive to her home after dismissing Ramos and thanking him for bringing his car. The city had a quiet charm at this hour, one he’d never really taken the tim