Where was Lucius going?
There were so many people and, as she was moved forward within the crowd, Seth’s hand tight around her wrist, she felt something tighten in her chest.
Why would they leave him behind?
And why wouldn’t he follow them?
Panicked, trying not to stumble, she wondered why her chest felt weird. Lucius was the one who’d decided to bring her here, brought her breakfast, bought her an outfit, paid for her ticket—“Hey.” Digging her heels in, she somehow managed to pull Seth to a halt. He turned, still wearing an usual smile considering the situation, and Lillian found herself frowning up at him. “Lucius went another direction.”
“Oh, he’s fine—”
“No.” Firm, she shook her head. “I don’t think it’s fine.”
It wasn’t right.
Glancing around, she wondered where he’d wandered
