I went home with a heavy heart. Lucian had insisted on walking me part of the way, his hand gently holding mine until we reached the corner of my street. He kissed my forehead softly before letting me go. “Be safe,” he whispered. “Text me when you’re home.”But instead of leaving, he followed me.

“Lily, let me walk you home.”I looked into his eyes and found myself unable to refuse.

“Okay.”

I was terrified that Mom and Mia would find out I had been with Lucian, but despite my fears, I let him come with me anyway.

When I stepped through the front door, Mom was waiting in the living...