[Lilia]

My face was pressed against the window, peering out at the clouds as we soared directly above them. I sat in one of the most luxurious planes I had ever seen. I’ve only flown in a private jet twice, and honestly, this one screamed money in a way that felt different from Kael’s. Kael’s was built for power; this was built for a legacy of old, blood-soaked wealth.

Could this plane crash along with my heavy heart?

It sounded silly, but maybe dying in an accident was one way to be ...