Lilith’s Pov I was stunned. Like… I didn’t know what I’d just heard. Or maybe I didn’t know how to process it. My lips parted, but the words tangled themselves inside my throat. He said this place was mine? I turned to Nolan, blinking fast. “You must be joking with me.” He smiled, soft and serious. “I can never joke with your emotions, love.” His voice was gentle, like a whisper meant for only me. “This is for you. I don’t want you to stress yourself too much, so I got this place. It’s yours, legally. In your name.” I didn’t know whether to scream or cry. I could only whisper, “No…” “We’ve gone on so many dates,” he said, his eyes never leaving mine. “It’s time for a change. And this… this is the change I want to do with you.” I shook my head slowly. “I can’t accept this. Nolan… I

