Chapter 60 A Brother's Guilt

• Lily sat on the edge of her bed. The grand chandelier cast long shadows along the ornate walls, but the luxury around her felt more like a prison than a sanctuary. Dimitry had tightened security as he promised—guards were stationed outside her door, her every movement monitored.
• A soft knock at the door made her heart jump. She turned quickly as Trent slipped inside, shutting the door behind him. His expression was unreadable, but there was something different about him.
• Lily stood abruptly, crossing the room in hurried steps. “Why?” she whispered. “Why did you help me back there?”