Lily’s Realms: Secrets of Magic and Destiny
Tonight, she could feel the chair beneath her.
Tonight, she could feel the food on her tongue.
Tonight, she could feel anger — low, steady, alive.
And anger meant she was still here.
Days passed in strange peace.
Luke remained distant. Always respectful. Always controlled.
He spoke to her like she was someone whose choices mattered.
It confused her.
It terrified her.
It made her watch him constantly, waiting for the illusion to break.
But it didn’t.
Instead, he gave her space.
Books appeared in her chambers — histories, magic theory, war strategy, poetry. Dresses tailored perfectly to her size. A dagger, placed carefully on her nightstand, like a silent promise she could defend herself if sh