CHAPTER 22: CONTAGIOUS

LILITH’S POV:

Standing right in front of the full length mirror in my room, I give myself a once over for the third time.

The dress clearly belongs to Ariel, anyone could see it.

The style pattern is simple; long and flowing with long sleeves and a simple round neck that doesn’t go past my shoulder blades, conservative to the max.

If I had a choice, I wouldn’t even bother with this but the banquet is tonight and with the little time given, I wasn’t able to prepare something for it.

Nevertheless, I had styled it in its possible best, making up for lack of creativity in hair and makeup.

I’m dressed hours before the party can commence though and it’s on purpose — today, I receive a reply from Alpha Arden.

I step out of my room amidst the chaos of prepping for the banquet. It’s a big event and it seems everyone wants it to be nothing but perfect, so I use the opportunity to slide into the garden while no eyes are on me.

The cool night is perfect and silent, so I walk to the usual spot a