Lilith swallowed hard, silently cursing her body for always betraying her whenever she was close to the prince. He was like a drug—one that muddled her senses and scattered her thoughts, leaving her with no clear path of logic or restraint.
Her breath hitched when he lifted a hand and brushed the back of his fingers against her cheek. His eyes locked onto hers with such intensity, she feared he could see straight into her soul and uncover all the emotions she desperately tried to hide.
"Have you ever shot an arrow before?" he asked suddenly, catching her off guard with the unexpected question.
Lilith narrowed her eyes at him. "I… I have not," she admitted after a brief pause.
"Well, this is your lucky day," Hades said, stepping back and shaking the bow in his hand. "Today shall be your first lesson."
"I'm not dressed for archery," she protested, glancing down at her gown.
