This Wasn't Just a Stranger

The secluded location was bathed in the golden hues of the late afternoon sun. Lilith walked cautiously along the gravel path, her heels crunching softly with every step.

Her modeling bag was slung over her shoulder, a symbol of her normal human life—a stark contrast to the secrets and chaos she now navigated. She was dressed simply yet elegantly, her blue hair shimmering under the sunlight.

Ahead of her stood "Jefferson," or at least the man she believed was her co-worker and fake partner for work purposes. Aluxio, in perfect disguise, leaned casually against a rustic wooden fence, his posture exuding Jefferson's signature easygoing charm.

He smiled warmly when he saw her approach, his teeth glinting as if he had rehearsed this moment endlessly.

"Lilith," he called out, his voice hitting just the right tone of familiarity. It sounded exactly like Jefferson's—light, teasing, and laced with the confidence she knew.