The Promise of Capture

POV: Lyra

The sizzling sound of fresh eggs hitting a hot iron skillet fills the quiet air of my home. I stand at the stove, watching the bright yellow yolks pop and bleed into the firm whites. I drag a wooden spatula through the pan, letting the soothing, repetitive rhythm ground me in the present moment. The rich smell of butter and toasted bread drifts through the small kitchen. It is a rare, c