Hide And Seek

Lilia stood in front of the mirror, staring at her flushed cheeks. She splashed water on her face once more, trying to calm her racing heart.

But as her gaze shifted to her neck, she froze. A deep purple mark—more pronounced than before—stood out against her skin.

Her cheeks burned hotter as memories of the previous night surfaced. That mark—it was his. A lingering trace of their passion.

She pressed her fingertips against it, feeling the warmth radiating beneath her skin. It wasn't just the physical reminder that made her heart pound—it was everything it symbolized. The way he had looked at her. The way he had touched her. A shiver ran down her spine.

Shaking off the thoughts, she hurried into the bath, reminding herself that someone else would need one too. Once she was done, she slipped into a robe and stepped out, only to sense a shift in the atmosphere.

The room felt heavier. Quieter. Almost suffocating.