Children of Legacy

Kira looked at Lyra, eyes glistening, her own grief mirrored in her friend’s tears. A soft sob escaped before she could stop it, and she quickly covered her mouth, ashamed of interrupting. But she couldn’t help it—hearing Selene’s sacrifice framed this way made her feel both sorrow and awe.

Bas shifted, his usual composure slipping. He masked it with a low exhale, running a hand over his jaw, but