For a moment, neither of them spoke.
Finally, breaking the silence, Lilith's voice came out low but steady, her words laced with warning, "Remember this, Gates. I will uncover your secrets, whether you like it or not. You've piqued my interest in ways no one else has in years. And the more you resist, the harder I'll look."
Gates met her gaze, unfazed. His own expression remained calm, though inside, he was keenly aware of the dangerous line they both walked. "You're welcome to try," he replied, his tone casual, but beneath it was the edge of a challenge.
Lilith's lips curled into a faint smile. "Be careful, Gates," she said as she slowly turned away, her footsteps echoing through the small room. "Power attracts attention, and not all of it will be as forgiving as mine."
