Chapter 150 His Request

• Lilly’s POV
• When I wake, the emptiness beside me sends a chill through my chest. Callum’s gone, but that’s not unusual. I know he’s probably buried in work, as always. I push down the disappointment and get ready, my movements automatic, though my mind races with thoughts I can’t quite pin down.
• Once downstairs, I walk into the communal area where the women are already gathered, their hushed whispers filling the room. The tension is palpable. There’s no sign of Sasha, and I know her staying would’ve been foolish after everything she caused.