C26: The Mark That Lingers
They left the tea hall shortly after.
Lilith walked ahead while Raine followed beside her.
Liya trailed quietly behind them, holding Raine’s things.
The palace halls were long and quiet, with guards stationed at intervals. Raine’s eyes moved around as they walked, taking in the structure, marveled at the interior beauty.
After a short distance, they heard footsteps approaching, Raine looked up.
It was Prince Kaizen.
He slowed down as he got to them, his blue eyes moving from Lilith to Raine.
“Lilith,” he called.
Lilith smiled slightly. “Kaizen.” His name rolled off sweetly from her tongue.
Kaizen’s gaze shifted to Raine again.
“Where are you both heading to?” he asked.
Lilith answered calmly, “We are going to see the Royal Physician. She has a rash th
