Probably because Cole is in a different place or the bruises on his body that made him looking restless while sleeping. Or was it because of the encounter with Zeus that made his face scrunched up in agony and regret. His hand are clenching tightly until his vein bulge. Aurora sat by his side quietly and she was stroking his fist hand until he finally loosen up. She took that moment to hold them like she used to do while he was in coma. She just sits there and kept on watching ignoring the fact it's already morning. According to Caleb it's due to a trauma that cause him to faint last night. She knew better. She's not sure if it is a good thing if he remembers his real identity. All she knows the day she saw him for the first time was when she happen to pass by the exploding warehouse with some of her wild friends. She was just a 17 years old troublemaker entering a private property with two of her friends. Not just any troublemaker but they were strong enough to defeat any adult people and took over the gang. Playing with weapons and use them as their favourite toy. The three of them have become the most fearsome teenager. A lot of troubles keep on knocking their door. And that was just like their normal day. Not long after they scouted the exploding warehouse area, suddenly a figure emerge from that blazing fire. With bloody face, they hardly recognize the person. Aurora who's always have been a little soft among the three went to save the man. And just before he lose conscious he manage to ask her to save his men. She was just about to asked their whereabouts but looking at the limp hand, it's useless. But because the three of them know every part of the city at the back of their hand, it wasn't hard to find his men who was injured as they escaped. It took a lot of work to convince them when at last one of Aurora's friend decided just to knock them out. It's the easy way and Aurora had to agree at the same time. She didn't expect after she saved them, Zeus decided to stay with them while others went to work under someone else. She thought of telling him about the situation but Zeus eyes are filled with hatred. Years later, after she parted ways with two of her friends, Zeus still stay along and she then build her own empire. All was well as she found more brothers along the way until she married the man that she saved back then. She didn't realize it was him in the first place. It was only after she saw the ugly burnt mark at his back. Thus she did a lot of digging and found out he's the same person. And that so called loving grandfather of his has been using his poor condition for his own use. She thought she could ignore him for the sake of Zeus but she didn't expect to fall for him. Life is sure full of surprises. And he's the best surprise that she could ever have.
Her hand that's been holding onto Cole's hand suddenly response and gripped tightly. She look up and saw his greyish eyes looking sharp and different from the innocent stare he used to have. It was as if she saw the same bloody person back then. But it only last a few seconds as his eyes landed on her before he smile warmly.
"It wasn't a dream." Cole said as he intertwined both of their hand together. Pulling her closer to him as he kiss her forehead.
"How are you? Does it still hurt?" She asked when she realize his face was bruised. However Cole just smirked as if it was only a small matter.
"I'll be better if you kiss me."
Aurora automatically flicked his forehead.
"Stop being shameless. If you're fine get up and let's have a breakfast together." Aurora pull her hand from his grip and coldly left him. Cole chuckled. He realize he married a heartless wife. But just seeing her the first thing in the morning made his heart feel warm.