#Chapter 43: Rumors and Anger

Lyra POV

"The fact that you aren’t playing his game only helps you," Isolde assured me.

“I’m glad you think so, but I find it hard to believe,” I said.

Isolde took a sip of her drink.

The waiter had cleared our plates when we finished our food. Now, we were just sharing a few drinks as we talked. I was surprised by how invested Isolde seemed in my wellbeing.

I hadn’t expected to make a new friend