Kilian’s Pov

After going through files for hours and signing off documents, my head was pounding. The board meeting, the rival company’s threats, the endless calls—everything was just noise. I didn’t want to hear anyone's voice again. I just wanted peace. Silence. A cold glass of whiskey and sleep. That was all I needed.

As I drove home, my thoughts drifted to her. Lilith.

The girl who asked me a question this morning that got stuck in my mind all day.

Do you hate me that ...