Lilith pov

“W-what?” Theila stammered in confusion, her brow arching as though surprised by my question. But I was trembling, terrified by what had just happened moments ago.

That voice—that presence… I swore I wasn’t imagining it. It was real. I could still hear its sickening laughter in my ear. And judging by Ella’s expression earlier, I didn’t think she had heard it.

But I did. And it wasn’t just a voice. It was something more, something deeper. ...