The ball had ended in a glittering success, much to Lily’s relief. The grand ballroom was now empty, the laughter, clinking glasses, and lively music just a memory lingering in the air. Lily felt the exhaustion of the night settling into her bones as she went up the stairs to her room, Maya by her side. Despite the calm exterior of the night, her mind was anything but peaceful.“Thank the stars no one noticed Alex’s arrival,” Lily murmured, breaking the silence as they reached her door. “I was terrified something would go wrong, but it seems the guests were none the wiser.”“Except us,” Maya replied, her tone dark with unspoken concern. “And that’s bad enough.”Lily nodded, unlocking the door and stepping into her room. It was dimly lit, with soft, golden light emanating from the bedside lamps. Maya followed her in, closing the door behind them.Lily sank onto the edge of her bed, kicking off her heels and rubbing her temples. “What does Alex want, Maya? Why now? He’s always been..
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