LILY

The silence that followed Noah’s words was thrilling. Selene went still, her gaze flickering from utter shock to something deeper, before she finally beamed happily.

“I never thought I would say this, but…” She let out a huge sigh, then her gaze met mine. “God made someone for my dear Adrian. You—” She reached out and took my hand in hers. “Adrian is difficult to please, and Noah is impossible. You managed to impress both father and son. I’m so happy. I guess we will be great friends.”

I smiled back at her, then gently retracted my hand from her tight grip.

“Thank you,” I murmured, turning to Adrian....