Chapter 314 – 70% Composed 30% Panic
Out front, the night air was cooler, scented with lilac, sage, and the faint metallic tang of infernal runes etched around the perimeter like invisible bodyguards.
The driveway shimmered with subtle gold lines, magic woven into the stone. A sleek black car pulled up just as Lux stepped onto the top step.
The back door opened.
Ely stepped out.
Her blonde hair fell in soft waves around her shoulders, and her dress was the kind of elegant that screamed 'I'm not trying too hard, I'm just naturally out of your league.'
She held a box in her arms, tied delicately with dark ribbon.
She spotted Lux and nearly dropped the damn thing.
Her heart?
Went from resting to margin-call.
He looked…
Stupidly good.
