Lily hadn't been to the Aldridge estate in over 2 years.Standing in front of the luxurious house she'd once dreamt of calling her second home, she sighed out gently.Just one night and then you'll officially be done with them, she told herself."You ready?" Aaron's voice sounded from beside her.She flinched slightly, snapped out of her thoughts.Turning her head, she met his gaze. He smiled down at her and offered his arm."Remember, when I'm around, there's nothing to be scared of," he said, a reassuring smile playing along his lips.Lily held his gaze for a second longer, searching his eyes, as if doing so would magically make her see a lie in the words he'd just said.But there was none."Thank you," she said.He smiled, the kind that reached his eyes and made them soft. The kind that made her heart skip a beat and race faster than it should have."You're welcome." His voice was just as soft, nearly a whisper. "Now come on, let's go ruin a dinner party."Lily chuckled, but didn't
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