Chapter 42: Academy Awards
The Academy Awards were in full swing, the air electric with excitement as stars from all over the world gathered at the grand venue.
Red carpets unfurled, flashing lights captured the essence of fame, and a hum of anticipation filled the space.
Among the crowd, Aurora stood out like a jewel in the sea of glitz and glamour.
She was draped in a sleek, deep emerald dress, its color rich and vibrant, flowing elegantly with every step she took.
The dress hugged her curves, accentuating her every move, with its soft shimmer reflecting the lights, causing heads to turn, and whispers to spread.
Lucas couldn't take his eyes off her. His heart stirred, the mate bond pulling at him, even stronger tonight.
He had told his lawyer to hold off on finalizing their divorce, though Aurora didn't know.
He couldn't bring himself to divorce her, to let her slip away completely.
The thought of losing her forever gnawed at him.
What he didn't know was that Aurora had done the same.
She had told her lawyer to delay the process, unsure of her lingering feelings and overwhelmed by their bond even though they had separated.