Lila nodded calmly, her black eyes steady, her blanket held tight.
Tila gave a half-scowl, her black eyes narrowing, but she nodded too, her defiance muted.
Kael walked to the door, pausing before exiting, his voice teasing but serious. "And if either of you try to sneak out or fight again, I'll call Liss to babysit."
Tila groaned in mock horror, her black eyes rolling. "Ugh, no way."
Kael grinned, his hand on the doorknob. "Goodnight."
He shut the door with a soft click, leaving the twins in the dim, quiet room, the faint hum of the villa's systems a soothing backdrop.
Silence settled, heavy with the weight of their reconciliation.
A beat passed.
Tila muttered under her breath, her black eyes glinting with lingering irritation. "I still think he is lying about why we are naked."