I rushed to the east wing of the manor where Lilac was staying. I pushed the door open to their suite and hurried to the bedroom. 

" Lilac," I called urgently. I entered the bedroom door without knocking. Lilac sat on the floor, her back leaning against the glass window. She was crying. 

I ran to her and knelt beside her. I cupped her face, 

" Lila, what is it? Why are you crying?" I inquired. She threw her arms around me and hugged me. I was taken aback but hugged her, too, 

" Love, ...