One touch, one look, and all her walls began to fall.

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Lily’s POV

I linked my fingers with his, more out of obligation than want, forcing a tight smile toward Grey and Gina as Alex tugged me toward the front door. Their eyes lingered on us for a second too long, reading into the performance I was barely keeping together.

The moment it clicked shut behind us, I yanked my hand free, stepping away. “What the hell do you think you’re doing?”

My voice came out sharp, heated. I didn’t even try to hide the frustration boiling beneath the surface.

Alex’s lips twitched into a smirk. From the inside...