Nolan’s Pov

I couldn’t believe it worked.

The moment I saw Lilith step into the house with Zoey, I knew I had to make her stay. Zoey always disappears around this time. I counted on that. I just needed a reason to keep Lilith from leaving.

And luck? It played its part.

Zoey left. Lilith stayed. And the kitchen became my stage.

I know how to cook. Always have. Between me and Killian, I’ve always been the better one in the kitchen. But today? I burned the hell out of a pancake on purpose. Because I knew she’d offer to help. She couldn’t just walk past something like that.

And...