It had been three days since Lily had come to her mother’s house—three long days without seeing the brothers. Each day felt longer than the last, as she struggled to make sense of everything that had happened. She kept busy with small tasks, helping her mother around the house, cooking meals, and taking walks around the neighborhood, but no matter what she did, she couldn’t shake the emptiness she felt without them. It was as if a piece of her life was missing.
Every night, as she lay in bed, she thought about the brothers. She missed their voices, their smiles, and the way they made her feel safe and cherished. She missed their playful banter, their warmth, and the way they always made her feel like she belonged. Despite the fear and confusion she felt about their world, she couldn’t den
