~CALIX~
I got home earlier than I usually did just so I could catch up with Lilian. Since Knox was busy with Ravenna, I doubt he would even notice I was gone earlier than I should have.
“Welcome back, Beta Calix” The guards at the door greeted me and I raised my hand in acknowledgment before walking into the house.
I didn't have maids. Just a butler and a house keeper and I was happy neither of them were here to announce my arrival.
I quickly walked up to the little studio I had created for Lilian just around the corner and I sucked in my breath as I took her in.
She was seated on her bench and was painting away like she had no other care in the world. It was very obvious that painting brought her peace.
She suddenly paused mid stroke before turning around to face me with her eyes wi
