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

backward and lost her

forward. He caught her with one arm around her waist and the other holding her

moment, the world spun around her, and she found herself in the warmth of his

and even the

a moment, she gathered her thoughts before the fear in

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

asked, "So,

the

Rarely, Lily bantered back.

need in the future, just say the word. I'll do anything

neighborhood was quiet, and they were the only two people standing

like a young couple lingering after a

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

made her way inside

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

through the neighborhood, he noticed a shadowy figure lurking near the bushes. The

the dim interior of his car, Terence's eyes narrowed as he

man had only taken pictures before leaving,

and