Vienna’s POVThe four of us fanned out across the graveyard—me, Edward, Noah, and Bella—calling Lily’s name until our voices blurred into the wind. The place felt endless, rows and rows of stones stretching out under the gray afternoon sky. My stomach tightened more with every step. The thought of Lily somewhere here, alone and scared, made my chest hurt."We’ve covered this whole section," Noah called, worry carved into every line of his face. "She has to be close."Bella was already jogging ahead again, her voice hoarse from shouting. "Lily! Lily, sweetheart, please answer me!"Then a small, devastating sound cut through the quiet.A little sob."Wait," Bella whispered. She whipped around a tall marble headstone and gasped. "Oh my god—Lily."We all rushed toward her. Lily was curled up in the grass, pressed against the stone as if trying to disappear into it. When Bella scooped her up, Lily clung to her like she was drowning.Her whole little body shook."I’m so sorry," Bella whis
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