Devious Obsession chapter 2

*The next morning – Valehart estate, breakfast table*

Lilith valehart (FL)

* internally, nearly vibrating* (Today’s the day… oh, she’s gonna taste her own medicine.. oh, I just can’t WAIT. This is too exciting!)

Vivienne Valehart

Darling… are you alright? You’ve been smiling like some maniacal cartoon villain for the past fifteen minutes. Good news to share?

Lilith valehart (FL)

*snaps out of it, flustered* Uh—no, no! I’m just… excited about today, Mom!

Thaddeus Valehart

Excited enough to morph into a pervert? That smile was concerning.

Lilith valehart (FL)

*bursts into half-laugh, half-horror* DAD! It’s not like that!" *collects herself, clears throat* I’m heading out. I won’t be staying in all day—I’ll be back by evening.

Vivienne Valehart

As you wish, darling. But be on time for the banquet tonight.

Lilith valehart (FL)

Yeah, yeah—I'll be back. Promise.

*in her room*

Lilith valehart (FL)

*twirls in front of the mirror* I am so ready to stalk this man. *lets out a tiny cackle* Hehehe… today’s going to be fun. *applies her favorite makeup, picks out her signature outfit, adds glasses and a face mask for disguise* *looks into the mirror, eyes gleaming* "He. Is. Mine. Wait for me, darling~

*In the car*

Lilith valehart (FL)

(In my past life… where would he usually be at this hour? Hmm… *groans dramatically* Ugh. I don’t remember. This is so frustrating—I feel like some desperate stalker who has no clue where her target is. *stares at the passing streets* Should I call Cele? Ask her to join me? *pauses* ...Nah. She’ll ask a hundred questions, and I’m not ready for that therapy session. I’m just too damn lazy today. *glances at the time, eyes narrowing* He’s probably still at his estate. Perfect. Let’s go make fate happen.)

*Hiding behind the bushes – outside Blackthorn Estate*

Lilith valehart (FL)

* annoyed and desperate* (Fk. Fk. Fk. Fk. When is he going to come out?! Did he already leave? Or is he home all day like a ghost?!)

*An hour later*

Lilith valehart (FL)

*barely standing straight now* (Stalking is… definitely something. Because I’ve been standing here for a whole damn hour, and still—no Zayden. Please bless the rocks. Please bless the trees and the ground. Please bless me—just let me see his face once—)

*Suddenly, someone grabs her from behind. Hard.*

*A hand clamps over her mouth.*

Lilith valehart (FL)

MFFFM?! MMMMMFFF!! *struggling wildly*

Lilith valehart (FL)

(WTF. WHO IS IT?! WHAT THE F—) *She twists, tries to kick. A miss.* (Damn it.)*Heart racing, blood pumping.*

Zayden Blackthorn (ML)

Chill, Mia Rosa. *Whispers near her ear. Calm. Dangerous.* It’s just me. *He releases her. Lilith stumbles forward.*

Zayden Blackthorn (ML)

I thought you were some trespasser—until I saw that tattoo. *Eyes flick down to her wrist, then up to her eyes. Watching. Always watching.*

Lilith valehart (FL)

(What... what the actual f— Zayden?! What’s he doing here?! WHY was he hiding in the trees?! Does he… have hobbies like this??) *out loud, flustered* W-WHAT THE—ARE YOU SERIOUS?! Who the hell hides in trees like a damn panther?!"

Zayden Blackthorn (ML)

*smirks slowly* Shouldn’t I be asking you that? What are you doing here, Mia Rosa? *His gaze pins her in place.* Hmm? Got an excuse for your little field trip?

Lilith valehart (FL)

(Can you STOP staring into my soul?!) Uh—I… I was just… um… looking for…LEAVES. Yeah! Leaves! There are, um… many species of leaves here! Look! *grabs a crunchy dead leaf and waves it* This one is sooo… so… sculptured? (Oh god it’s literally dead. Lilith you moron.)

Zayden Blackthorn (ML)

*snorts, then starts laughing—dark and low* Wow. What a rare leaf. Truly majestic. *Suddenly his voice sharpens. Eyes darken.* Cut the crap. Why are you really here? You could’ve just walked through the gates. We know each other, don’t we?

Lilith valehart (FL)

(FUCK. I forgot we already knew each other. "Make connections" my ass—Lilith, you dumbass!) I—uh… yeah. Sorry. I… kind of forgot. Force of habit, you know? I tend to, um, roam around rich people’s estates. Just casually. Totally normal behavior. Hehe… 😅

Zayden Blackthorn (ML)

*steps closer, voice dropping to a murmur* Having trouble speaking, Mia Rosa? *leans in, eyes locked on hers* Want. Me. To. Help?

Lilith valehart (FL)

*swallows hard* O-okay. First of all, stop calling me Mia Rosa. Second, when did you start playing ninja in the trees? Third… yes, I’m sorry. I genuinely forgot. And maybe, just maybe, I like… roaming. A little. Near dangerous people’s homes. Not stalking. Totally not stalking.

Zayden Blackthorn (ML)

*dark chuckle, glancing at the sky* We’ve already spent half an hour out there. Let’s take this inside, shall we? *pauses, leans a little closer with a smirk* And Mia Rosa... I’m not going to stop calling you that. Mark my words.

Lilith valehart (FL)

(*internally malfunctioning* step on me daddy- I mean.. fuck, he is. Mine.. I can't believe it.. this hot.. morally grey... Greek god😔🙏 NO WAIT-Behave, Lilith. You’re a powerful reincarnated queen. Who’s also in heat apparently—BUT, I CANT STOP- i want to kiss him so badd (dont lie you want to fucking hump on him) 😔🥀) yeah, okay.. let's go in. (Mia Rosa… huh? Call me that again and I might just plan our wedding. We’re basically married. Manifesting wife era)

Zayden Blackthorn (ML)

*offers his hand, gentlemanly but with that devilish gleam* Shall we? And next time… walk through the gates. No need to ‘roam’ around. *smirk lingers like a challenge*

Lilith valehart (FL)

*internally screaming* (Yeah sure—bring it up again why don’t you. Just rub it in. I’m dying of secondhand embarrassment while also thinking about licking your jawline—) Right… noted.

Inside the Blackthorn Estate

Grand, Dark, Dangerous The estate breathes opulence. Marble floors, shadowy chandeliers, the scent of something expensive lingering in the air.

Zayden walks ahead, confident. Lilith follows, eyes darting to the intricate gold details, her mind dancing between revenge plots… and his back muscles.

Lilith valehart (FL)

Um... Zayden? *voice softer, calculating* I need a favor.

Zayden Blackthorn (ML)

*doesn’t turn around, but his voice deepens slightly* Hm. And what kind of favor would you be asking for, Mia Rosa? *finally turns to face her* Something small... or something dangerous?

Lilith valehart (FL)

*stepping forward, a spark in her gaze* It’s something… interesting. And I think you’d enjoy it just as much as I will.

Zayden Blackthorn (ML)

*smiles slowly, like it hurts to hold it back* Oh? You’re asking the devil for a deal now, sweetheart?

Lilith valehart (FL)

*eyes narrowing, unflinching* No. I’m asking my future husband to pick a fight with me.

Zayden Blackthorn (ML)

*stares for a long moment… then lets out a low, dark laugh, smooth like poison and velvet* God, I missed you.

Lilith valehart (FL)

*internal monologue combusts* (WHAT. THE. ACTUAL. FUCK. Did I just call him my future husband?? OUT LOUD?? And with THAT much confidence?? Girl, you didn’t just drop the delulu—you drop-kicked it into orbit. Please. Someone bury me alive. I want the earth to open up and swallow me whole. Like right now. I'm BEGGING. 😭🙏..he probably thinks I’m some obsessed little stalker now 🥲 goodbye dignity) *tries to look composed but is internally setting herself on fire* I… missed you too.

*AFTER 4 HOURS- in the car*

Lilith valehart (FL)

Sinking into the seat, burying her face in her hands* FUCK. Fuck, fuck, what was I even thinking?! Why did I say that? WHY did I even look at him?! *slams the steering wheel lightly, groans* How the hell am I supposed to look at him tonight at the banquet? I’m going to combust. Just self-destruct. Boom. *silence for a beat, then her expression sharpens* ...But no. No, not now. I don’t have time for emotional damage.There’s revenge to be served *starts the engine, eyes gleaming with purpose* Back to the battlefield, darling.

*drives back home*