Chapter 110The penthouse smelled like fresh lilies and warm vanilla the moment the elevator doors opened. Lila stepped inside slowly, one hand still resting protectively over the small but unmistakable swell of her belly. The doctor had finally cleared her after the terrifying ordeal at the galaminor bruises, mild concussion, but the baby was perfectly fine. Still, Lucian had hovered like a shadow the entire discharge process, his jaw tight, his hand never leaving the small of her back.Now, as she crossed the marble threshold, a chorus of voices erupted.“She’s home!”Lila barely had time to register the familiar faces before Ryan was there, pulling her into the gentlest hug she’d ever received from him.“Jesus, Harper, you scared the shit out of us,” he muttered against her hair, voice thick. “Next time you decide to get kidnapped, at least text the group chat first.”A watery laugh escaped her. “I’ll add it to the c
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