Apphia

Blade is waiting in the lobby. He smiles at me.

"Where's Lilibet," I ask.

"She's on her way," he answers.

"Has a reservation been made?" Nicholas asks.

"Yes. Lily did,"

The two men briefly discuss work but are interrupted by Lily's voice.

"I'm sorry for keeping you waiting," she saunters into the lobby, all light pink outside. Blade's breath hitches, and my gaze instantly finds ...