Devilish secretary - Chapter 77

Chapter 77: Chapter 77 No one will hurt what€™s mine Chapter 77: Chapter 77 No one will hurt what€™s mine Lilith turned to face him, still grinning.

“Enjoy your stay, sir,” she said with exaggerated politeness, bowing slightly like she was addressing royalty.

Sebastian met her gaze with a blank, unimpressed stare.

“Of course,” he replied flatly.

Lilith didn’t linger.

She spun on her heel and walked away, leaving him standing at the doorway.

As her footsteps faded down the hall, Sebastian exhaled slowly.

His hand rested on the door for a moment before he closed it behind him with a heavy boom that echoed faintly through the house.

He leaned his back against the door, eyes drifting to the ceiling.

What the hell am I even doing?

As soon as the door shut behind Sebastian, Lilith burst into laughter, her voice echoing softly through the hallway.

She leaned against the wall, covering her mouth as if that could muffle the sound.

Human doll really does like attention, doesn’t he?

Lilith stepped into her room, her gaze immediately softening when she spotted Rose.

The little girl was curled up on the bed, hugging something tightly to her chest.

Lilith’s lips twitched as she got closer.

Of course.

Rose’s small arms were wrapped securely around her Cute “buddy”.

Rose’s face was half-buried against the bony ribcage, her cheek resting peacefully as if the skeleton were the softest plush toy in existence.

Lilith arched a brow, arms crossing as she stood at the edge of the bed.

She’s the first human who’s not scared of her buddy…

even though she was terrified the first time she saw it.

But look at her now €“ cuddling with it so sweetly.

Shaking her head with a quiet chuckle, Lilith leaned down and gently brushed a few strands of hair away from Rose’s face.

The little girl stirred slightly, gripping the skeleton tighter, but didn’t wake.

Her hand lingered for a moment, lightly patting Rose’s head.

Lilith walked to her wardrobe, pulling out her nightwear before stepping into the bathroom.

The soft hum of running water filled the space as she let the warm stream cascade over her, washing away the lingering tension of the day.

Lilith stepped out of the bathroom, steam trailing behind her as she ran a towel through her damp hair.

Afterward, she dried her hair with a hair dryer, the soft hum filling the room as she ran her fingers through the warm strands, gently smoothing them in front of the mirror.

She paused, looking at the faint dark circles under her eyes.

With a small shrug, she grabbed a bottle from the dresser and dabbed some cream on her face.

No elaborate routine tonight, just the basics.

Her gaze flicked to Rose, still hugging the skeleton tightly in her sleep.

The sight tugged at something faint and unfamiliar in Lilith’s chest.

With a quiet chuckle, she set the bottle down and turned off the lights, plunging the room into a soft darkness.

Sliding into bed, she barely had time to settle before Rose shifted, rolling toward her.

Small fingers brushed against her arm before curling around her hand.

Lilith froze for a second, eyes narrowing slightly, until she felt the gentle rise and fall of Rose’s breathing.

Still holding on, she thought, her gaze softening as she let the little girl’s warmth seep into her palm.

Sighing softly, Lilith pulled the blanket over Rose, adjusting it carefully.

Then, with one hand resting lightly against the child’s forehead, she began to transfer her energy.

The soothing warmth flowed from her fingertips, blanketing Rose in a soft, warm, protective aura.

She’s had enough.

Let her sleep without worry, Lilith thought, watching as the little girl’s expression eased further into peaceful rest.

As Lilith lay on the bed, the soft sound of Rose’s breathing filled the quiet room.

But her mind wasn’t at ease.

Sienna… and that old woman.

Her eyes narrowed slightly, her gaze drifting to the ceiling.

Rose was just a little girl, too small to carry the burden those Creepy human’s had put on her.

Her eyes softened as she looked at Rose.

She’s mine to protect now.

Lilith brushed a hand gently over Rose’s hair, tucking a strand behind her ear.

No one will hurt what’s mine.

Her eyes darkened, a cold glint flashing for just a moment.

Something dangerous flickered inside her, quiet but sharp.

If those women thought they could keep playing their Wierd Human games, they were wrong.

Lilith didn’t take kindly to humans who messed with someone she wanted to protect.

She wasn’t the type to sit back and let it happen.

A faint, cold smile tugged at her lips.

I’ll handle them myself.

Lilith pulled the blanket higher over Rose and lay back down.

The room felt calmer, but the glimmer in her eyes didn’t fade.

She closed her eyes, letting the quiet lull her to sleep.

Rose’s small, warm hand still rested lightly against her arm, grounding her in the peaceful moment.

** Outside, the sky grew restless.

Heavy rain pounded against the windows, and thunder rumbled through the dark clouds.

The occasional flash of lightning illuminated the room for brief moments, casting faint shadows across the walls.

In the guest room, Sebastian Ray eyes snapped open.

His chest rose and fell sharply as his gaze darted around the dark room, taking in the unfamiliar space.

His breathing was uneven, and his hand clenched tightly into a fist against the sheets.

Sweat beaded on his forehead, trickling down the side of his face.

His body trembled slightly, though the room was far from cold.

He swallowed hard, pushing himself upright.

The faint hum of the storm outside seemed distant, drowned out by the pounding in his ears.

Ray ran a hand through his damp hair, exhaling shakily.

It was just a dream… right?

Sebastian’s breathing quickened as another clap of thunder shook the house, rattling the windows faintly.

His eyes widened, staring blankly at the dark room.

His hand trembled violently, knuckles white as he gripped the edge of the blanket.

The faint echo of rain against the glass blurred into the pounding in his ears.

It’s just a storm.

But the thought didn’t help.

With every flash of lightning, his mind spun further, dragging him somewhere else-somewhere darker.

Another rumble of thunder cracked through the sky, louder this time.

Sebastian flinched, his entire body stiffening as if the sound could reach out and grab him.

His breath hitched.