The music softened until it became little more than a whisper, like it was no longer a melody meant to inspire dancing, but a low, reverent hum that lingered beneath the breath of the grand ballroom.Lily’s hands were cold despite the warmth of the room, fingers twisting together so tightly her knuckles ached. Her pulse thundered in her ears as her gaze remained locked on Aiden, standing near the center of the hall.He looked radiant. There was a quiet strength in the way he held himself, shoulders squared, spine straight. His expression was open, earnest, hopeful, too hopeful and that was what made the tight knot in Lily’s chest hurt even more.Beside her, Maya shifted anxiously, smoothing her dress for the third time in under a minute. Her shoulders were tense, her jaw tight, eyes flicking restlessly between Aiden and Chloe, who stood only a few steps away from him.Chloe’s posture was composed, but Lily could see the truth beneath it even from across the room. Her smile was sma
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