*Lily*

Adrian walked beside me, his presence both comforting and confusing as we traded along the dimly lit pathways of Elysium. The night's chill seeped through my skin, making me regret not carrying a jacket with me tonight. But it wasn't this regret that made me shiver—it was the regret for abruptly breaking the moment we shared and avoiding Adrian’s kiss.

I wrapped my arms around myself, more out of reflex than to fend off the cool air.

"Are you ...