Chapter - 145
Lily strode in to the lounge with a few bags in her hands. The young woman had gone out shopping for clothes earlier, and judging by the satisfied look on her face, she had found quite a few things she liked.
"Hello, everyone," Lily greeted, her voice light and cheerful.
Elara looked up from her wine glass. "Welcome back, Lily."
Althea and Seraphina waved at her, pausing their conversation for only a brief moment before resuming their discussion about Avele's political shift.
Lily walked further into the room, stopping next to Angela and Jacob. With a warm smile, she leaned down and pressed a soft kiss against Angela's cheek. "Hello, Mom."
Angela smiled and returned the gesture. Lily then leaned down and captured Jacob's lips in a searing kiss. Her hands tangled in his hair, pulling him closer as her tongue swept into his mouth, demanding and insistent.