Sebastian gritted his teeth, his body aching with every small movement. The lingering pain from the accident clawed at him, but he refused to let it weaken his hold.
"Not that easily..." he thought darkly, blocking out Alexander, who was pushing to take control.
He wasn't about to give it up.
Not yet.
However, just as he reinforced his grip on his mind, he made a mistake.
A small lapse in focus.
And that was all it took.
The moment Lilith entered the room, carrying a tray of breakfast in one hand and another bag in the other, he felt it.
The sudden change.
The familiar pull.
Ray slipped through.
Sebastian barely had time to react before Ray took over, pushing past both him and Alexander.
In an instant, the coldness in his face disappeared.
The sharp look softened.
The dark, unreadable expression faded into something gentle.
His whole face brightened.