Lily It Ends With Us Novels & Stories

Lily said softly. Lucas tilted her chin gently so she had to meet his eyes. “We know.” Liam leaned in, his voice steady. “But we’re stronger now.” She smiled, heart full. “Yes, we are.” As the moon rose slowly above them Lily felt a profound sense of peace. This wasn’t the end of her story, but it was a beautiful beginning and whatever came next, they would face it together

Ryan says as he takes me in arms. "Okay." I say and tighten my arms around him. My phone rings making us both realise that we are in his office. I see it is Lucas and after giving Ryan a kiss, I get out of his office. "Good bye Sarah." I say as I enter the private elevator with her help. "Bye. Please take good care of yourself, Lily." She says. "I will." I say and wave as the door closes and I see Ryan waving at me too. I take out the key from my bag and look at it with stupid grin. Well Ryan deserves surprise from me and he will get it this weekend. I make a plan in my head and think about it clearly.

Lily asked, trying to scan the crowd for her, but to no success. "She had a flight to Tokyo to catch. She's promoting the new foundation, all thanks to you." Jayce said after finishing his lantern. That explained why she wanted before and after pictures this morning. Jayce climbed to his feet. He nodded to someone and all the lights went out. Lily jumped, looking around, and Jayce rested a hand on her arm. He flicked on a lighter and lit their lanterns, the ominous glow lighting up their faces. She watched as everyone else lit their lanterns, spotting across the field.

"But that's sudden. We just got into a partnership. You're just going to throw it away?" I pulled her fingers off me and stepped away. "It's in its final phase. My partner can handle the rest. I have another project to handle." My stepping away hurt her heart. She stared at me, dazed. Lauren extended her trembling hand, and it hung in midair. Her instincts told her I was not coming back, but she asked, "When are you coming home?" I shook my head and put on a smile. "Never." Sorrow crept onto her face. She stared at me in disbelief. She kept trying to grab me, but I kept moving back, so she stopped. Like an abandoned puppy, she did not have the courage to move forward to someone who had just

Lily replied, circling her hands around his waist and placing her head on his torso. They Both giggled and Lily closed her eyes. THE END

"Dad, Mom, I regret it. "You were right. Ines Sutherland was never the right person for me. I want to come home."

“Just make sure you keep your end of the bargain when the job is done.” “We will,” Lily replied. She reached into her purse, pulling out the envelope of cash and the photo. Her steps were slow, controlled as she moved toward the dumpster. She placed both items on top of it carefully, her fingers lingering for a fraction of a second before pulling away. “We’re done here,” the man said. “Okay,” Lily responded. She turned without hesitation. Megan followed immediately. Their steps quickened as they moved out of the alley, back toward the street, back toward the car.

“Got a problem? Go get help. I don’t have rabies.” Lily, full of frustration, grabbed Anna’s hand. “Don’t leave. I’m asking—you’ve been to Miami, right? What’s your relationship with Lucas?”

Lily interrupted. “Promise.” She endured the silence. Then she said, “Honestly, I’ll try.” It wasn’t perfect. It wasn’t reassuring. It was true. Dylan did not appear happy. But he nodded once. “Go,” he whispered. “Please don’t let Lena encircle you.” Lily headed to the exit door. Before she walked out, she stopped briefly. “They’re not here for the Firefly Pack,” she said. “They’re here for whatever cracks first.”

As I watched her try to piece together what she could, a thought nagged at me, sharp and persistent. One thing is for sure. It isn’t me… The name.. so it is either Sari or Brinn… Lily bit her lip, wincing slightly as she caught it between her teeth. “I wanna go hom—back.” She paused, correcting herself with a small, shaky smile. “Where?” I asked, my heart clenching at the way she’d almost said home. Lily is trying to be brave.