The Weight of What Ifs

Kira lingered a little longer, chatting with Lyra about work, life, and love while savoring Ms. Mabel’s lasagna.

She reassured Lyra to keep her focus on her own world—and her assigned tasks. “Vera’s core team is tight,” Kira said. “Just you, me, and five others. Everyone else in PR? Practically invisible. So if you catch wind of any rumors or whispers, just brush them off. It’s all empty noise fr