With the first hint of dawn, Lilian stood by the door, her travel bag at her feet, already zipped and ready. Her coat was half-buttoned, phone gripped tightly in one hand. Every second that passed was a beat of time she didn’t have. Every second Liam was gone felt like a dagger turning in her chest.And yet—her mother, Aurora, stood between her and the exit. Arms crossed. Chin raised. Her presence was calm, but her eyes were filled with determination.“I’m coming with you, dear,” Aurora said again, her voice was firm. “I can't let you go to the Balkans alone.”Lilian’s heart clenched. “Mom, no.” She stepped forward, lowering her voice, trying to be gentle. “You can’t come with me. You don’t understand how dangerous that place is. You better stay here for your safety."“I’m not that weak, Lilian,” Aurora snapped, her voice rising with passion. “I may not be as powerful as them but I’m your mother. And I have every right to stand by your side when you're walking into a fire.”“I just...
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