Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 52

Chapter 52

"Terence, drive safe,"

Terence got out of the car and opened the trunk. He took out a small box and handed it to her.

"I heard that the stones from Crownridge Peak are said to ward off bad luck. I picked up...two of them along the way, one for you and one for Maryanne."

Lily had heard that superstition before, though she didn't quite believe in it.

Still, the thoughtfulness behind Terence's gesture touched her, and she took the small box with a grateful smile.

"Tha-"

"I told you, don't be so formal with me," he interrupted.

As he stood by the car, Terence's short hair ruffled in the breeze. The light from the street lamps was reflected in his obsidian-like eyes.

Thanks to Maryanne, Lily knew she would be spending more time around Terence, and being overly formal would only make things more awkward. "Alright then. Be safe on your way home." She stepped back to stand on the steps and make way, but her foot caught on something

and lost her

out!" Terence lunged forward. He caught her with one arm around her waist and the other

and she found

always been sensitive to pain, and even the smallest bruise would leave

the fear in her eyes

from the scare, Lily didn't notice how close they had just been. "I'm fine, but thanks for

asked, "So, how are you

and the playful

Rarely, Lily bantered back.

you need in the future, just say the word.

and they were the only two people standing under the glow

a distance, they looked like a young couple lingering after a

Timothy's man, who was hiding in the shadows. He then quickly sent the photos

being photographed, Lily made her way inside the building

one last glance at Lily's windows. When he saw that her lights were turned on, he finally

a shadowy figure lurking near the bushes. The figure was snapping more photos

his car, Terence's eyes

taken pictures before leaving,

Lily showered and went straight