LILITH'S POV

We chatted a little more, and Serenity updated me on her day at the cafe and some drama between two of her colleagues that involved a contested tip and a burnt espresso machine.

Ordinary, everyday issues that were like a glimpse of a different world—one where my biggest concern was meeting schedules and whether I was sitting the right way or not.

But still.

I didn't hate it, this is what I chose and besides, it wasn't like I had much of a choice. I especially had to wait ...