Lilith's POV
As we carefully trudged our way through the tangled forest, searching for the portal, I decided to break the silence with a bit of nostalgia. "In the kingdom of Rome," I begin, glancing back at Theodore, "I was treated like royalty. Everything there moved to my will—every servant, every luxury, right at my fingertips."
I pause, brushing my fingers along a vine, feeling its magic faintly pulse beneath the surface. "It wasn't just a city—it was an empire of indulgence and power. The finest silks, rarest foods, even the seasons seemed to bend for me. My voice grew more wistful as I continued,
"Every corner of the city was a masterpiece, marble statues standing tall, reflecting the greatness of its rule." I smile to myself, thinking back on the marble halls and the way I was pampered by my uncle and father dearest..
