Chapter 202 – Possession
Lux's eyes dropped briefly to her neck—where a velvet choker held a single obsidian jewel. Real obsidian, by the aura. Not a fashion statement. A weapon. A ward. She was smart.
And then he looked at her arms, her fingers—each glimmering with rings and bracelets of mixed gem resonance. Most mortals wore jewels like trophies.
Lylith wore them like tools.
Strategic. Controlled. Calculated indulgence.
Yeah.
She was Greed.
Not his Greed. Not infernal royalty.
But a fair greed.
Not someone who wanted to use him to win a war. Not a chess player with bloodlust.
Just someone who saw a valuable piece, and wanted it to shine for her.
He could work with that.
So he didn't pull away. Didn't step back.
Mira was still watching.
And Lylith?
She glanced sideways. Met Mira's stare.
Smirked.
Like she'd just won a silent auction.
Then turned back to Lux with practiced ease.
"Let's get moving," she said.
He offered her his arm.
