LILITH

I hadn’t expected him to answer. I just wanted him to stop my mom from blowing up at me.

So after he pulled her back to sit, I turned to Julian. “Well… now that I’ve said everything there is to say, can I go now? I don’t know about you, but I’m starving.”

He gave a small nod.

I flashed him a grin and jumped to my feet. “Thanks, brother.”

I had barely taken a step forward when my mother’s voice rang out.

“Wait.”

I had to stop myself from groaning out loud. Honestly, her voice was starting to get a little irritating.

After a slow, calming breath, I...