"Brother, give the phone to Sister Lilith!" Rose said suddenly, her voice impatient and slightly wobbly, like she was holding back tears.
Alexander raised an eyebrow and glanced sideways at Lilith before silently handing her the phone. Their fingers brushed again, and this time he held her hand just a second longer, as if he needed that final touch before letting her speak.
Lilith took the phone gently, pressing it to her ear with a soft hum. "Hello?"
There was a pause. Then Rose's voice came through, quiet… trembling.
"I missed you…"
Lilith froze, her throat tightening instantly.
"I missed you too," Lilith replied softly, her heart clenching as she stared at the floor. "More than you can imagine."
On the other end, Rose sniffled. "I thought something happened to you… they said you were gone. I couldn't sleep, I kept thinking—what if I lost you..."
Lilith's eyes become dark with emotions, "You didn't lose me. I'm here. I'm safe."
Rose's voice cracked, "Promise?"
