Chapter 82: The Last Wish

Elara's POV

"Lyra, don't—"

"Please," she interrupted, her eyes intense. "Listen to me, Elara. I want you to take my place."

The request struck me like a physical blow. "Me? But I can't—"

"You can," she insisted. "And you will. Vander needs someone he can trust at his side."

She shifted slightly, wincing at the movement.

"He prefers ocean-scented shampoo and body wash—I order it specially from a s