LILY:The warmth of Trevor’s mother’s hug hit me like a soft ambush, squeezing the air right out of my chest. She smelled like lavender and fresh bread, comforting scents I didn’t deserve to be wrapped in under false pretenses.“I’m so glad you came,” she said, pulling back to cradle my face in her hands like I was someone precious.“Thank you for having me,” I managed, forcing a polite smile. I could feel Trevor watching, waiting, probably assessing if I was about to expose him right here on the doorstep.His sister looked me over, arms crossed, expression calculating. She didn’t bother to hide the inspection. If Trevor was fire—dangerous, consuming—she was ice. Cold, sharp, assessing.“So,” she said, her tone clipped. “This is the girl you’ve been raving about.”I almost choked.Trevor was raving about me?Well, this was deeper than I thought.“Mara…please. Don't.” Trevor said.“Alright. I won't.” I said, and with that turned around and walked back into the house.Great. That's exac
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