ran into Audrey, the same girl who had caused me so much pain in such a short period of time, things only became worse. Tyler

filled with disdain. "I noticed you weren't looking too

hed in

't tell me you're

eeded to concentrate on finding Adrian and assuring his safety. Ty

cident - I actually found a vampire in my room and I saved him. Audrey's unexpected appearance in front of me p

, "Have you become deaf because of heartbreak? I asked how

enched my hands. It took everything I had to keep my

hoices," I said, my voice sounding stronger than before.

rengthened my confidence. I had more important things t

than waste my time with you," I said firmly.

ce. She was trying to make me react by questio

e obligations be on

I was aware of my worth and purpose, and

" I rebutted. "It's about time you le

the corridor. "Oh, Lily, how noble of you

Did she also know about Adrian? But how did she find out? I started pani

abe Luna thirsty for attention." She enunciated

ing within me. Adrian's safety was my top priority, and I couldn't afford

ality in my voice. I looked away and re

I refused to be belittled or undermined by her or anybody else. My attention was fixed on prot

stronger than ever. I had a task to complete,

my gaze was drawn to the ground under my window. My mouth droppe

g into my father's hands, facing his judgment and the punishments that awaited him,

from the shadows. But there was no trace of him, no indication that he had ever

around in my head like a mad dash ready to consume me. What had happened to him? Was he injured or worse? Where did he disappear to? Is he missing? Was he in any kind of

. That's when I noticed a guard stationed nearby, his eye

tabilise my trembling voice. "Have you no

n. He looked around for a bit before shaking his h

me. "Are you sure?" I pressed on desperately, "He's

've been keeping a close eye on this area, miss," he said

t it discourage me. "Please," I begge

" he began quietly this time. "I'm afraid I can't assist you

. My heart fell as I realized my search had come to an end yet again. But I couldn't just quit now. I had to keep looking and asking

d to myself as I looked a

on just as anxiety began to clutch my heart. My instincts kick

er grabbed Adrian by the collar and yanked him to his knees. My parent

the tension, I managed to yell ou