The Weight of Forever

Kaelen’s POV

The glass door clicked shut behind them.

Outside, the night stretched wide and silent, a sharp contrast to the echo of Lyra’s voice still ricocheting in Kaelen’s chest. Cool air kissed his skin, but it did nothing to ease the burn crawling up the back of his neck.

He gripped the railing like it was the only thing keeping him tethered.

Roth leaned beside him, forear