ed the same, yet ever

ourtyard, near the statue

Ethan, Liam

laughing,

nch' s, was recounting some stor

aid I was the bravest

decorated w

li

lies, their scent

orld

smell of lilies crushed u

, a gasp e

ually wide and innocent, s

towards the group. "Sarah! You

ght into the thi

t was a ph

theatrical cry.

the ground, cl

iam rushed

ou do?" Ethan snar

e' s delicate?" Li

"It' s okay, Liam. I' m sure Sara

ound like I'

lilies choking me, the memory of my mot

ed to grow, to press in on me,

er, his face a mask

voice cold, authoritativ

the man who had been

ieve me. He di

gone, replaced by