Sebastian's gaze flickered toward Aurora, studying her with quiet intrigue.
The moment her senses picked up on his stare, she turned away, her attention shifting to the passing city lights outside the window, feigning indifference. Yet, Sebastian didn't miss the subtle detail—the slight flush creeping up the tip of her ear… amusement flickering in his eyes.
He leaned back, a ghost of a smirk playing at his lips, but said nothing. Instead, he simply watched as she remained lost in thought, pretending his presence didn't exist.
Noticing his lingering stare, she finally sighed and turned slightly toward him.
"Mr. Harper, is there something troubling you?" she asked, her tone calm yet carrying a hint of impatience.
Sebastian was momentarily taken aback, his composure faltering for just a fraction of a second. With a faint, almost imperceptible cough, he quickly looked away, masking the slip in his usually controlled demeanor.
