_Lyla's POV_
As soon as I stepped outside, the cool night air wrapped around me. It was a stark contrast to the warmth of Adeline’s cottage. I hadn’t even realized how much time had passed—it was already dark. The moon hung high in the sky, casting its silver glow over everything. My eyes flickered to the car, and that’s when I saw him.
Aaron was standing near the car, his sharp eyes instantly locking onto mine. His expression was unreadable but the tension in his shoulders, the way his hands clenched slightly at his sides, told me he had been waiting for me. Waiting for answers.
The moment I approached, he moved closer. “What happened in there?” His voice was steady, but I could sense the urgency beneath it.
I exhaled slowly. I was still trying to process everything. “Adeline confirm
