The following morning, Lilith sauntered into Orion's great hall, her presence drawing a flicker of curiosity from the man on the throne.
"It's rare to see you with this much free time," Orion mused. He pulled her into his lap, letting her settle against him. They locked eyes, the air between them thick with unspoken intimacy. "Let me guess. If you're seeking me out this early, it must involve the little ones."
Lilith gave a sultry smile, leaning into his touch. She practically purred as his large hand traced the curve of her waist down to her thigh, igniting the embers of desire she always carried for him.
"Is there progress on the marriage alliance between Kronos and Pallas?" Orion asked, confident in his deduction.
To his surprise, Lilith shook her head.
"Then it's about Elara?"
Aside from the two younglings, Elara was the only other ward still under Orion's direct protection.
"Mmhmm."
