Lillian’s POVI sat on the cold dirt floor of the dark alleyway, holding my torn clothes tightly against my chest. My whole body was shaking with fear, cold, and pure relief.Aiden stepped closer to me, wiping his bloody knuckles on his heavy dark pants. He looked down at my wet, dirty clothes and my messy hair, and a small, soft smile touched his lips despite the scary situation we were in."Phew, Lillian," Aiden said, letting out a short, quiet laugh to cut through the heavy tension. "I am very glad to see you alive, but you really stink right now. You smell like an old sewer."I let out a shaky, wet breath that was half a laugh and half a sob."In all seriousness," Aiden added, his face going serious as he offered me his strong hand, "you did an incredible job. I cannot believe you actually managed to escape from the high fortress all by yourself. You are stronger than anyone gave you credit for."I grabbed his hand, and he gently pulled me up off the hard ground. The moment my fee
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