Embracing His Darkness

Kira leaned back slightly, tone lighter now, though her eyes still gleamed with dark amusement.

“You’ll get used to it. Or… you’ll just learn to stop being shocked every time.”

Lyra’s eyes swept over the room, taking in each person—Kira, Roth, Silas, Nash.

A realization hit her like a punch to the chest: everyone here was strong, unflinching, and willing to do whatever it took to protect her.