Viktor let out another sigh. "I have to go... to my chambers." He offered her a faint smile before walking out of the music room.
Lilith stood from the couch and followed shortly after, gently closing the door behind her. Her footsteps echoed down the long hallway as she made her way toward the crypt. She half-expected to run into Lucian, but he was nowhere in sight.
She continued toward the cave. No matter how many times she visited, she noticed how the rest of the world outside was cold as ice, yet this part of the castle felt unusually warm. There was always this subtle warmth that welcomed her the moment she stepped inside.
The soft sound of the waterfall greeted her ears, a calming rhythm that never failed to soothe her.
With no one around, Lilith took the opportunity to explore. Her eyes drifted to a dimly lit corner she hadn't ventured into before. Curiosity tugged at her as she stepped toward it.
