Chapter 169

• Lilah's POV
• "We're almost there!" Lucy, always the chatterbox, responds promptly, speaking for Clara as well. But before I can even react, Clara chimes in with a playful snap, "Be patient, okay?" I chuckle to myself, entertained by the familiar dynamic between my two friends, who always seem to have each other's backs.
• "I'll give you ten more minutes to wrap things up," I say with a hint of authority, reminding them that while we're friends, I'm still their Queen. Clara responds with a playful "Yes, ma'am," her tone laced with teasing sarcasm. I can only imagine Lucy blushing at this exchange, her face likely flushed with amusement.