Adrian POV
It’s a long drive home. I keep glancing at Lily, checking to see if she’s okay. I didn’t see any injuries, and I don’t smell blood, but she’s still silent and clearly in a state of shock. Though she has stopped crying and she’s shaking a little less with the heat in the car on.
When we get home, I don’t even think about it. I exit the car and walk around to her side. Opening the door, I reach inside and scoop her back into my arms. She doesn’t protest as I tuck her against my chest and walk toward the door.
Julian appears at my side and reaches for her as if to take her from me. My grip involuntarily tightens as she speaks for the first time. “No, don’t touch me.”
Julian flinches and drops his hands. She’s angry. Through all of the shock and fear, Lily is still rememberi
