LILY

We had stayed in the hotel for an hour before he decided to drop me off, but not without making sure I ate well and looked good enough to walk out without falling over.

We arrived home in thirty minutes, and he bade me goodbye.

“Goodbye...” I responded with a little smile, turned, and unfolded myself out of his car.

“Lily.”

“Yes?”

“I'm always here for you.”

My smile widened. “I know.”

“Goodnight.”

“Goodnight.” I turned and headed up, but I could still feel his gaze on me until I disappeared into the stairwell. I made my way to our apartment, where I was welcomed happily.

Emma and Ethan...