The drive back to the mansion was filled with an unspoken relief. The brothers kept glancing at Lily, their eyes full of worry, but also gratitude. She was back with them, and that was all that mattered. Nick held her close throughout the ride, his arm around her shoulders as she leaned against him. Lily felt a sense of safety she hadn’t felt since she was taken. She was home again.
As they pulled up to the mansion, the brothers quickly exited the cars, surrounding her as if to shield her from any potential threat. Their protective instincts were on high alert, and they weren’t taking any chances. Nick led her through the doors, his hand firmly on the small of her back, guiding her gently but with urgency.
Once inside, the mansion’s familiar warmth enveloped her. It felt like a sanctuary
