Chapter 104

Mirage POV

The night was quiet, heavy with the scent of rain that hadn't yet fallen. I returned to the room after completing a conference meeting on my laptop and taking a quick shower.

In the dim glow of the lantern on my bedside table, I sat at the edge of my bed, my breath still uneven. My hair clung to his forehead, damp from the cold shower, and his skin glistened faintly under the muted light. Behind me, Lilah lay sprawled against the pillows, her chest rising and falling ...