Lily? What on earth is she doing here, and did she just pass out? Walking up to her, I reached out and brushed her hair away from her face. She really passed out.
“Lily, wake up,” I said, shaking her slightly. I really don't think she will be waking up anytime soon. I carried her and headed back to the house.
When I walked in, I found Jess in the sitting room. She came rushing toward me immediately when she saw the passed-out Lily in my arms.
“Oh my God, what happened to her?”
“I don't know; I think she followed me into the house,” I said, and Lily's eyes widened in shock. I understand why she was surprised; she thought I might have attacked her without knowing.
“I didn't touch her, Jess, I promise. And besides, I think I'm beginning to be able to control myself lately.”
“How?”
“Can
