Lilith's P.O.V As I got closer to my door I felt my heart race when I saw Bartholomew and Raoul hanging out just outside. Worries filled my head and for a moment I stopped while feeling the heavy tension around me. Just seeing them made me uneasy and moving forward felt like walking through mud. I leaned against the wall while trying to find my courage. What do they want this time? I had noticed their tricks before—these brothers were well-known for their deceit and I had been fooled by them too often. I could almost feel the thoughts swirling in my head. Are they planning something against me? Or maybe they are after Adams? Just thinking about it sent a wave of apprehension washing over me. Bartholomew's voice broke the quiet. “Lilith! We were just on our way to see you,” he said with

