Lilly
We had been friends since her family moved to a bordering pack territory when we were twelve. Inseparable for those few precious years we shared before my sudden devastating departure. My heart clenched, a dozen tangled emotions hitting at once. Should I slip out before she noticed me? The risk of reigniting questions was steep. But neither could I dash away from my dearest friend without a word.
I sat paralyzed by indecision until Lilly happened to glance my way mid-laugh. Our eyes locked. Time froze as her jaw went slack in disbelief. Then her face split into an ecstatic grin and she rushed over, tackling me in a jubilant hug before I could react. I couldn’t help smiling and embracing her tightly back, tension melting away. No pretense or evasion could withstand Lilly's uncomplic
