How did things become messy?

AURORA

"Why do you look like me when my dad doesn't?" I heard Jasper ask as he looked up to the man holding his little hands.

The man came into view, under the lights, and my heart dropped to my feet. It was Ralph!

The same minute I saw them, the next second, they disappeared. I looked around, searching for them. Where could they have disappeared to just now?

My heart was beating really fast. This is exactly what I have been avoiding. This is why I didn't want Jasper to come to the festival hall. Thanks to that Sierra bitch that delayed me. I should have retrieved Jasper back into his room long before now. Him meeting Ralph wouldn't have happened.

I know my son, Jasper, very well. He is quite inquisitive. If he sees any slight resemblance, he will keep asking questions till he gets the answer needed. He took after his real father.

I know if Ralph sees me, he would definitely recognize me. Even if my mask makes it hard for me to be recognized, he would surely recognize the mate bond b