Lilith's POV
*What the hell just happened?* Rose's voice echoed in my head, pushing me closer to the edge of sanity. Her shout was like a blade twisting in my gut.
I had to get out. I couldn't face this, couldn't endure the humiliation. I needed to run-run far away from this mess before it suffocated me. My fingers fumbled as I reached for the limo door. Liam was outside, engrossed in a conversation with the driver. I thought I could slip away, make it out, shift, and find somewhere to hide for the night.
But of course, I was wrong.
"Where do you think you're going?" Liam's voice was calm but firm, a smirk tugging at his lips. "Running away isn't the answer, Lily. I get it-it's the easy choice, the obvious one. But you've got to face this. Don't run. If you make me chase you, trust me
