Chapter 290: Welcome Home, Lyra

Alaric shifted back instantly, pulling Lyra into his arms so tight it almost hurt. But she didn’t care. His heart pounded wildly beneath her ear, like he was terrified she'd disappear if he let go for even a second.

“Fuck…Fuck!” he cursed, his voice rough and desperate. “I take my eyes off you for one second and then you are gone. That’s it. You are not leaving me. Not again.”

Lyra buried her face