Zara gently rubbed her thumb across the back of Lilith's hand, feeling the soft warmth beneath her fingertips. The silence between them was peaceful, thick with affection. Lilith's smile deepened as she laid her head on Zara's lap, her silver hair spilling like silk across Zara's thighs.
Zara began absentmindedly threading her fingers through Lilith's hair, slow and soothing.
"Lilith," she whispered.
"Mmm?" Lilith responded, eyes fluttering halfway open to meet Zara's.
Zara looked down at her with a soft gaze. "Should we go outside the clan for a while? Just the two of us. We've never really gone out, have we?"
Lilith blinked, then gave a small nod, her golden eyes thoughtful.
"You're right… we haven't left Crimsonveil since we met. It's always training, meetings, and for me politics." A playful pout formed on her lips. "We deserve a break."
