CHAPTER 208 PROMISES TO HOLD

Kael was holding onto his anger “I don’t feel anything.” Lilith’s expression was unreadable as she reached up to him, gently tracing her fingers along the side of his face. “Then why am I here?” Kael swallowed hard; He was beginning to crumble from within. He knew why she was here. Esme had told him that the bond was too strong, too overwhelming, and despite everything, prevailed. His hatred, his resistance, was dissolving, and he couldn’t afford it, not now. Lilith was about to step even closer; this way, their bodies would be pressed towards each other. Kael stopped her with two words. “Get Out!” Lilith responded instantly, “I won’t.” “Then I’ll drag you out myself.” Her eyes widened because she knew he’d do it if push came to shove. All the tension between them hung in the atmosphere at that moment. Lilith’s gaze locked onto Kael's, challenging him. She had gone soft before, but now she would not. For years, she has been waiting. At one point, she thought he wouldn’t a