Lily’s point of view

The evening was falling apart more quickly than I could keep up. With his hands gripping the strap of his rucksack, Aiden sat next to me in the backseat of the vehicle. With guilt brewing in my chest, I looked at him. Despite the confusion, he was incredibly patient.

My phone buzzed as I was leaning back, fatigued.

"Hello?" I said, trying to sound as non-tense as possible.

"Lily," Lucas said in a silky voice. "You are running late."

I sighed. Lucas, “I know, I am so sorry, but I don't think we are going to be able to make it. I have an unscheduled meeting...