Lily and Lucian watched as Nikolai left the room, his departure leaving a lingering tension in the air. The weight of the decision they were about to make pressed upon them, demanding careful consideration and analysis.
Turning to each other, they exchanged a knowing look, their unspoken thoughts dancing between them. It was Lily who finally broke the silence, her voice laced with caution. "What do you think?"
He took a deep breath, his gaze steady. "Nikolai's proposal is intriguing. If what he says is true, using your connection to the afterlife realm could give us the upper hand against the High Court."
Lily chewed on her bottom lip, lost in thought. "Do you think the Oracle of Shadows wants to be caught in the middle of this?"
Lucian leaned back, his expression pensive. "It's hard t
