Last night:Papers were scattered everywhere, across a spacious wooden desk.
It had been one of those long nights; where Aurora had been working throughout the night. Reading and altering through the latest pieces for her publishing company. Eventually becoming frustrated, with herself and her lack of creative thoughts to feedback on the projects. Leaving things tossed around her desk; before she had given up for the rest of the evening. Maybe more creative thoughts would find her tomorrow. Or so Aurora could pray, they did.
Knowing she had to be up early tomorrow, was another reason she decided to get some shut eye. A constant reminder from her parents about the coven meeting tomorrow; it had been imbedded in her mind the entire day. A constant reminder from the head of the Newman's about her Wiccan duties. It was safe to say even though Aurora was dedicated to both her mortal 'work' and the 'Coven.' Her parents still expected higher standards from her, no matter how hard she was trying to better herself and her magic. Often missing the good old days, when she was let off easier and didn't have so much pressure put on her shoulders by her parents. But her brother wasn't with them anymore. He wasn't the future of the Newman family. She was. So automatically, all the pressure went on her now. As frustrating as it was. Aurora never dared speak out against her parents. Always too tense to. Her father's anger and wrath was something, no one wanted to risk. The man was scary.
Aurora never understood why her parents were so hard on her. Yes the Newman's were a well known and respected family in Tanner. But it's not like she was meant to be the next coven leader. That burden didn't fall on her family name. Knowing full well, that other coven members were suffering from the same. Overbearing parents, that expected utter brilliance of them. It had been with those thoughts, that she eventually found sleep.
The Morning:The sound of the birds chirping near her window, along with the light sun coming through her curtains awoke Aurora that morning. After sliding out of bed, she pulled the curtains aside; letting in the day-light into her bedroom window. Her day starting off the same; a little yoga stretching before she hit the shower, for a quick rinse. Often finding that her day to day routine remained the same. Aurora had always found Yoga to be relaxing, and a good way to start her morning. It helped her feel refreshed. Often than not, it helped her think. After Aurora got
dressed for her day, she brushed through the thickness of her blonde locks. Pulling it up into a braid, so her hair was swepped away from her face. Not liking when her hair fell into her face. It was distracting for her.
Checking the time, Aurora had some time to grab a quick breakfast. As she headed downstairs to the kitchen; she made herself a quick egg and bacon sandwich. Making a cup of coffee to go in her favourite travel mug, with a blueberry muffin. Most of her breakfast, would be had at the coven house. The scent of bacon and eggs, filled her nose. Making her mouth water with hunger. Flipping the bacon, to make sure it was cooked evenly on both sides. Once her breakfast was finished cooking, Aurora cleaned up the pan between taking bites of her food. Enjoying her sandwich, she then set out towards the coven house with her travel mug and muffin in hand.
Luckily, she did not live far from the Coven house. Upon her own arrival, she saw everyone else was slowly arriving, not just herself. Finding that few of the younger coven members were already there. And thick tensions up in the air.
"Morning everyone." Aurora's voice sounding soft and friendly, as she walked into the room. A friendly smile accompanied her voice, as she greeted her fellow coven members. Taking her own spot around the table. Aurora set her mug of coffee and muffin on the table, as she got herself comfortable in her seat. Her eyes scanning the room, to see whom else they were missing. No one exactly looked enthusiastic this morning.
Seeing the bags under Lilith's eyes, and how tired she looked. Aurora gave her a soft smile with sympathy.
"Rough night?" She asked with concern. Aurora did often look out for those younger than her. Even if some found her bit intimidating. She was nicer than others gave her credit for.