“Aurora. Stand up.” A soft laughter ripples around the room, the type tinged with uncertainty. What’s he playing at? With all eyes on me, I know I can’t cause a scene, so begrudgingly, I scrape back my chair and slowly rise to my feet. “Perfect. Now, take three steps to the left.” My cheeks grow hot, and everyone’s laughter gets louder, like he’s telling a joke and I’m the only idiot who doesn’t realize I’m the punchline. With a huff, I take one step back so I’m behind Vittoria’s seat, then take three deliberate steps to the left. “Happy?” But if Angelo replies, I don’t hear it. There’s a
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