LILITH

That day at the detention center was the last time I saw Claire. Even during her and Brandon’s trial, I didn’t go—and neither did Dean.

Not because we couldn’t, but because we didn’t see the point.

Besides, both of us have been too busy lately—like a spinning top.

Between updating my ongoing works, negotiating with both Raven Entertainment and Dean’s studio, and his efforts to recruit employees and set up the new branch, the days blurred together into one endless rush.

In short, it had been hectic as hell.

One moment I was discussing IP and licensing terms with Raven’s legal team on the seventh floor, and the next...