Tobi’s POV
I was late.
Tearing down the corridors bolted into my chambers, Henry making a quick silent exit. Was he silent? I'm not really sure as I nearly dropped dead on the spot. Lila was radiant—no, more than that. She looked untouchable. Regal. Dangerous. The moonstone gown shimmered like it had been spun from starlight and secrets. Light spilled in through the tall windows and refracted across her curves like soft rain across silver silk.
I couldn’t breathe.
“You look incredible,” I said, my voice coming out lower, rougher than I intended. “In fact… I don’t think I’m keen on sharing you tonight.”
Lila raised a brow, but her smirk betrayed her delight. She held out her hand and I rushed to take it, pressing a kiss to her knuckles, lingering too long. My fingers slid gently over t
