12 Stunned by the sudden kiss and dazed by the magic clouding her head, it took Sam a moment or two to process what just happened. She reached up to touch her lips, unsure how to feel about being kissed like that. “W-Why did you do that for?” Sam stammered, the warmth and softness of Lilith’s lips already fading. Lilith shrugged, not looking bothered in the slightest. “You were curious about our powers.” “This is what you do?” “Among other things.” She danced a little ball of light on the palm of her hand, which seemed to have a life of its own. With the snap of her fingers, it vanished and Lilith booped Sam on the nose. “You’re welcome.” Annoyance grew in her stomach. She hadn’t been offended, but now she was. “I’m welcome? For what? For being tricked into a kiss?” “For the best ki

