Lilith stood by the gate of the academy, arms crossed, waiting longer than she had expected for Damon to show up. The cool evening breeze rustled the edges of her uniform, but she barely noticed.
'Don't tell me he's not coming… Do I have to blackmail him further?'
She already had several ideas on how to do so. She doubted it would come to that, though. He wasn't foolish enough to refuse her offer, not when she was promising to feed his shadow and make him stronger.
Besides, he wasn't naive enough to think he could get away with everything on his own. Not with his meager power and resources.
Lost in her thoughts, she finally noticed a young man with dark hair approaching. His expression was grim, and he looked slightly haggard. One of his eyes was swollen black, and faint bruises marred his face.
Of course, it was Damon.
She gave him a once-over, raising an eyebrow.
"What happened to you?"
He scowled.