Misplaced Jealousy

“What? Did I say something wrong?” Lyra’s voice was light, teasing, but her eyes sharpened as she studied Kira’s reaction.

Kira’s eyes practically bulged, her fingers clutching the edge of the couch as if it were a lifeline. She shot upright, a mix of scandalized disbelief and exasperation written across her face. “He is! Lyra, Shiro is… he’s incredible—loyal, smart, kind—literally everything any