#Chapter 221: A Long Story

Lyra POV

"Everything happened so differently the first time around," I said, my voice quieter now, almost reflective.

Vesper’s glare didn’t waver, but I could see the flicker of confusion in her eyes.

"Varn and I were married. The ceremony was beautiful, and I couldn’t have been happier. I got a little tipsy—I suspect now that he put something in my drink, because I hadn’t had that much. When I pa