Chapter 124

"Stella, can you come home with me, please?" Lily's voice was soft but full of hope. Stella looked at her, and for some reason, felt an instant connection. "Okay, I'll walk you home." A kid wandering around alone was definitely not safe, no matter the reason. As they walked, Stella stayed alert. Something just didn't feel right. Even though she'd just helped the girl out of a sticky situation, her instincts were telling her this wasn't over. She was lost in thought when suddenly, a group of men in black appeared out of nowhere, storming toward them. One of them had a gun in hand, and he was staring straight at Stella, eyes cold as ice. "Stop! Who are you? Why are you with our young miss?" the man barked, aiming the gun squarely at her. Stella froze. What the hell had she gotten herself into? Before she could say a word, Lily rushed in front of her, arms spread wide. "Stop it! She saved me! If it wasn't for her, those guys back there would've hurt me!" she yelled angrily. The man hesita