Killian’s Pov

The moment Lilith left, I stared at the door for a second longer than I should have.

What exactly was she trying to do?

This sudden change… the soft voice, the playful eyes, the unwanted closeness—what was her endgame?

Was she trying to make me fall for her?

I almost laughed.

If that’s her plan, then she’s wasting her time. I don’t fall. I don’t bend. I don’t feel.

Let’s see who gets tired first.

I unbuttoned the rest of my shirt and walked ...