Lilliana’s POV

Hayley had refused to leave her room, despite my pleadings.

I sighed out loudly running my fingers through my hair.

It was a feeling that didn't last too long, but I knew someone was here, in my room.

Before I could turn, I felt a presence behind me, too close.

That familiar scent and then a cold blade that kissed the base of my neck.

“Don’t move,” a deep voice growled from behind me. “Don’t speak unless I say. Or I won’t hesitate to kill you.”

My pulse didn’t even spike, because I recognized that voice.

Killian.

I smirked inwardly, even as I gasped lightly and raised both...