Lily's jaw dropped. "Has this world offended the heavens in any way? Why is something like this happening?" she thought, and suddenly another boom resonated, shaking the entire house again. "Don't tell me this house is going to collapse!" she exclaimed.
"Calm down, beauty! I will surely protect you!" Liam declared, immediately pulling her into his embrace.
"Angel, we will definitely protect you with our lives!" Malika and Art echoed together, wrapping their arms around Lily as well.
Lily's brow knitted. "Don't just focus on protecting me, okay? You guys should protect yourselves as well," she replied.
"No... you are our treasure; we will definitely protect you with our lives," Malik affirmed.
"I'm not seeking your opinion; I am—" Before she could complete her statement, another boom echoed, and the house shook again, sending everyone tumbling in one direction.
