Sienna ignored Alexander’s cold, intense stare. Without hesitation, she leaned in closer. Her hands lightly brushed against Sebastian’s shoulders as she was about to lower herself onto his lap, claiming the space like it was hers.
But—
Before Sienna could lower herself onto Sebastian’s lap, a firm hand grabbed her by the arm and yanked her back.
Lilith’s grip was cold—too cold—and when Sienna turned, her breath caught in her throat.
Lilith’s eyes were sharp and dark, her face unreadable but sohow far more terrifying than Sebastian’s usual cold aura. The room felt heavier, as if the temperature had dropped, and Sienna swore she could feel the chill sink into her bones.
For the first ti, she realized... Lilith wasn’t soone to ss with.
"Miss Sienna," Lilith’s voice was dangerously low. "Just rember... you’re here to work."
The words didn’t fade, and Sienna could feel them pressing down on her. Her knees felt unsteady, as if they might give out at any mont.
Sebastian leaned back in his chair, silently watching the scene unfold with interest, but he made no move to interrupt.
Is miss Lilith jealous?
Sienna forced a nervous smile, though her skin prickled under Lilith’s gaze. "I-I was just joking... Seb— I an, Mr. Carter won’t mind."
Lilith’s hand didn’t move. If anything, her grip tightened slightly.
"Do I look like I’m laughing?" Lilith asked, tilting her head just enough to make Sienna feel even smaller.
Sienna’s heart pounded, and she quickly took a step back, nearly stumbling as she straightened her skirt.
Lilith finally released her arm, but her eyes lingered like a silent warning.
"I suggest you focus on your actual job," Lilith added, smoothing her sleeves as if nothing had happened. "Before you find yourself without one."
Sienna swallowed hard, nodding quickly.
"Y-Yes, of course," she muttered and practically ran out of the office, not daring to look back.
As the door closed behind her, Lilith exhaled softly, shaking off the lingering tension in her hand.
Sebastian’s voice broke the silence.
"You didn’t have to scare her that much," he said, though there was a hint of amusent in his tone.
Lilith glanced at him, her calm smirk returning. "I wouldn’t have to if she rembered her place."
Sebastian chuckled softly, lowering his gaze back to the papers on his desk.
"She won’t forget anyti soon," Alexander said, his voice low and steady. Yet, his heart betrayed him, beating just a little too fast.
That dangerous aura Lilith had shown... it sent a thrill through him.
Was it because of ?
His gaze lingered on her as she smoothed her sleeves, but the image of her icy expression was still fresh in his mind.
"However, Miss Lilith..." he leaned forward slightly, narrowing his eyes as a deep smile tugged at his lips, "are you jealous?"
Lilith’s jaw clenched almost instantly.
The calm, unbothered mask she usually wore cracked ever so slightly, and for a brief mont, sothing sharp flashed in her piercing blue eyes. She wasn’t amused.
She t his gaze head-on, leaning one hand against his desk, eyes fixed on him.
"Sir," Lilith’s voice was smooth and calm, but there was a sharpness to her tone, "would you mind if I did sothing inappropriate... just like she did?"
Sebastian’s brows lifted slightly. He hadn’t expected that.
His mind raced through the possibilities, the idea lingering longer than it should. Would she really?
A flicker of sothing hot ignited in his chest, and he found himself unable to look away from her.
Would I mind...?
No. Not even a little.
His gaze darkened, shifting, watching her carefully as the space between them seed to shrink. He could feel the tension, the subtle challenge in her words, and it only made him more certain.
Lilith wasn’t just saying it. There was intent behind her stare.
"I wouldn’t stop you," Sebastian replied, his voice lower now, a heated undertone slipping through. "But I doubt you’d follow through."
Sebastian’s eyes widened slightly as Lilith leaned in closer, her movents slow and deliberate. Her scent wrapped around him—soft, yet intoxicating.
For a mont, he thought she was teasing, just testing him. But then—
A sharp sting blood along his jaw.
His breath hitched as he realized... she bit him.
Sebastian’s gaze snapped to her, shock flickering across his usually composed face. Lilith didn’t pull away. Her lips hovered dangerously close to his skin, eyes locking onto his with a playful, knowing glint.
Her voice ca out smooth, low, and filled with amusent.
"Is it alright, sir?" she whispered, smirking as her fingertips lightly traced the line of his jaw, following the sa path her teeth had just grazed.
Sebastian’s heart thudded loudly in his chest, the lingering sensation of her touch burning like a brand.
He swallowed hard, tilting his head slightly to et her gaze fully. The space between them felt charged, the air thick with sothing he couldn’t quite put into words.
"What was that, Miss Lilith?" he asked, his voice darker, rougher than before. His eyes narrowed, but there was no mistaking the way they darkened with sothing else, sothing dangerous.
Lilith didn’t answer right away. Her fingers continued tracing along his jaw, slow and deliberate, as if daring him to react. Her gaze flicked down to his lips for a brief second, almost as if challenging him.
Sebastian’s grip tightened slightly on the arm of his chair. Every fiber of him told him to pull her closer, to erase the distance and press his lips against hers.
But she didn’t move back.
And neither did he.
Instead, Sebastian leaned in just enough so their faces were almost touching, his breath grazing against her lips.
"You’re playing a dangerous ga," he said quietly, his eyes locked onto hers.
Lilith’s smirk deepened, and her fingers lingered a mont longer before she finally pulled away, letting her touch drag along his jaw until it slipped away completely.
"I know," she replied, turning on her heel and walking toward the door with the sa calm confidence she always carried.
Sebastian watched her leave, the lingering warmth of her bite and touch still tingling on his skin.
His tongue brushed over his bottom lip as he exhaled, a dangerous smile slowly forming.
She really knows how to test my patience...
Sebastian exhaled slowly, running his tongue over his bottom lip as his fingers brushed against his jaw where she had bitten him, as if he could still feel the ghost of her touch lingering there.
I won’t be able to control myself if she keeps this up.
His grip on the edge of his desk tightened, knuckles faintly white. The faint sting on his jaw where Lilith had bitten him pulsed in ti with his heartbeat, as if branding him, reminding him.
But now, everything felt clear.
His heart settled into a steady rhythm, but the certainty that filled him left no room for hesitation.
Miss Lilith is mine.
His gaze darkened, lips curling into the faintest smirk.
And the best part?
She likes too.
Sebastian leaned back in his chair, eyes narrowing slightly as he let the realization wash over him. The ga she played--bold, fearless, only drew him in further.
But his mind shifted just as quickly, the amusent fading as another na flickered into his thoughts.
Sienna.
The smirk slowly disappeared from his lips, replaced by sothing colder.
Don’t worry, he thought darkly, his gaze lowering to the stack of papers on his desk. You’ll pay for making my sister feel small.
Sebastian’s fingers lightly drumd against the desk, but the look in his eyes was anything but idle.
Sienna had crossed a line.
And Sebastian Alexander Carter wasn’t the type to let things slide.
****
During lunch break, Lilith sat at the corner table with Nova and Ava, lazily stirring her drink as the two exchanged hesitant glances.
Nova kicked Ava lightly under the table, nodding toward Lilith with a aningful look.
Ava scowled, mouthing "You do it!" as she subtly nudged Nova back with her foot.
Nova leaned in closer to Ava, whispering harshly, "I already tried. It’s your turn."
Ava narrowed her eyes and cursed under her breath. "Stop being a coward," she muttered, but her arms stayed crossed tightly over her chest, clearly unwilling to speak.
Lilith’s eyes flicked between the two of them, her brow arching.
"Are you two done?" she finally said, rolling her eyes. "Whatever it is, just spit it out."
Nova cleared his throat awkwardly, avoiding eye contact. Ava picked at the edge of her lunch tray, lips pressed into a thin line. Neither of them spoke.
Before Lilith could press further, the atmosphere shifted.
Suddenly, the cafeteria fell into silence. A strange hush blanketed the room, and Lilith’s sharp senses instantly caught on.
She followed everyone’s gaze toward the entrance.
Her eyes narrowed slightly—then, she saw him.
Human doll.
Her human doll walked through the door, effortlessly attracting attention without saying a word. His suit was perfectly in place, his expression cold and unreadable as always. But sothing about the way he carried himself made everyone unconsciously straighten in their seats.
Nova let out a low whistle. "Man, he knows how to make an entrance."
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