The noise of the party faded as Lily stepped outside into the night and went around, her eyes moving with intense speed.
The cool breeze swept through her hair, carrying the faint scents of blooming roses and freshly cut grass.
She hugged herself, shivering slightly, but not because of the cold. Her heart felt heavy with guilt and confusion for what had happened few moments ago and she prayed everything would be fine.
“Alex!” she called out into the darkness.
Her voice echoed across the sprawling garden.
She glanced around, her eyes scanning for his tall, familiar figure among the shadows cast by the glowing lanterns.
Lily quickened her pace, her heels crunching on the gravel path. Every step deepened the ache in her chest.
She passed a small fountain, its gentle trickle of wa
