Unable to go back to sleep, Lilith spent the next two hours reading a book, then took a hot bath. She dressed in a blue gown, styling her hair into two braids pinned neatly atop her head. After a light breakfast, she made her way to the prince's study—Viktor had told her Hades had spent the night there.
She arranged for his breakfast and carried the tray herself. At the door, she gave a gentle knock before pushing it open.
Her eyes immediately found Hades seated at his desk, legs propped up on the table, a book in hand. Parchments were scattered across the surface, and several books lay in disarray on the floor beside his chair.
When he looked up and saw her, he blinked in surprise before setting the book down. "Lilith," he said, his voice carrying a note of pleasant surprise.
"Good morning, Your Highness," Lilith greeted, walking in and placing the tray on the table. "Viktor mentioned you were here all night."
