Lily exhaled slowly, focusing on the task at hand. The air was thick with the scent of herbs and magic, mingling with Caspian's intoxicating presence. She reached for a vial of shimmering yellow liquid, carefully measuring it into smaller containers.
"What's that one for?" Caspian asked, his curiosity evident despite his restraints.
"It's a mood enhancer," Lily replied, her voice steadier now. "Helps with anxiety, depression... general emotional balance.”
"Fascinating," he murmured. "And does it work on vampires?"
Lily paused, considering. "I'm... not sure. We don't typically get on with your kind so I also don’t cater to vampires."
As she corked the last vial, her phone suddenly erupted with a shrill ring. Lily's heart leapt into her throat as she recognized Elena's ringtone.
"s**t,
