After freshening up and getting dressed, Lilith made her way to the dining room, her thoughts clouded by what had happened earlier with Hades. She knew, deep in her soul that he was hiding something from her. And worse, she could sense that something terrible was about to happen. Her heart raced, her nerves were on edge, and her stomach churned with emotions she couldn't quite name.
She let out a breath, composing herself before stepping into the room.
Viktor and Hades were already seated at the table, engaged in a serious conversation. But the moment she entered, Hades raised a hand to pause Viktor mid sentence and turned toward her with a warm, welcoming smile.
"I hope I'm not interrupting anything important," Lilith asked, taking the seat beside Hades.
"Of course not, darling," Hades replied. "I was just telling Viktor to make the necessary preparations in the cave for the ritual."
Lilith glanced between the two men, her brows knitting slightly. "Ritual? What do you mean?"
