Chapter 46-Raphael meets Lily

The path back to the manor was quiet, save for the crunch of gravel under Raphael’s boots. The sunlight filtering through the trees gave the illusion of peace, but his mind was anything but settled. His brother’s reaction earlier amused him, though it also left a bitter taste in his mouth. Damian’s protectiveness over the girl—Aurora, was it? How interesting.

As he walked toward the side entrance, Raphael’s sharp eyes caught sight of someone by the ...