The Courage to Stay

She winked.

“Congratulations. You’re officially screwed—in the best way possible.”

She placed a steady hand on Lyra’s shoulder, grounding her.

“Look, you think love shows up with a rulebook? A checklist? A nice little warning sign that says ‘This one’s safe’?” Kira snorted softly. “Please. Love’s a hurricane in heels. It’s messy, reckless, inconvenient—and completely worth it.”

She tilted her h