SOMA
Lilith shows up as Jade is leaving the sitting area. My hair is a little better than it was before Sienna showed up, and Lilith’s eyes widen in approval as they size me up.
She might be the high priestess, but now that the ceremony is over, she’s discarded the robes and ceremonial dress for a flower-patterned blouse tucked into fitted pants.
“How are you enjoying your lady’s maid?”
“Jade is wonderful,” I tell her.
She smiles. “Sorry I’m late.” I wave off her apology, and she slides onto the same couch I’m seated on, moving to the other end. “What was it you wanted to talk about?”
“Well…” Her brows lift, and I drag a finger over the couch, trying to buy myself time. “I heard I’ll be resuming at the academy. Is it necessary? I thought I only had to attend princess lessons? Do
