Tangled in His Web
She saw it then—his expression, softened just slightly, like the armor had cracked again.
And then the light was gone, plunging them back into shadow.
Lily stepped back quickly, fumbling for composure. “R-right. Safe. Totally fine. Except for the part where I nearly had a heart attack.”
The corner of his mouth twitched—barely, but enough for her to notice.
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After what felt like forever, the overhead lights flickered back to life with a buzz. Computers whirred, machines rebooted, the steady hum returning.
Lily blinked in the sudden brightness, squinting.