Adams' POV

As I turned the corner of the big garden, the bright colors shone wonderfully in the afternoon sun. My heart felt light when I saw her—Lilith, my dear Luna, her laughter floating in the air with a sweet sound among the soft rustle of leaves.

Next to her stood a young maid, wide-eyed and eager, listening closely to every word Lilith said. The scene pulled at my heart and a happy smile grew on my face as I got closer.

“Lilith!” I called out with my voice wrapping around her like a cozy hug.

The maid was laughing when she turned quickly curtsying and briefly looking at me...