Lilith's POV

The tavern was quiet, and filled with a heavy fear that felt almost like a blanket. It had been a normal night, with the sound of mugs clinking and a low buzz of talk filling the air.

Then, I showed who I really was. The simple act of pretending to be an ordinary woman was a cover I’d developed with Dale. It fell apart in a flash of silver moonlight shining in my eyes.

I looked around the room and caught the surprised eyes of the people. The quiet chatter suddenly stopped, and a heavy silence filled the space, almost like a sound itself.

My heart raced, and...