Legendary Bloodlines

Silence stretched between them, heavy and fragile.

Kaelen leaned forward, elbows resting on the table, eyes flicking from the phone to Lyra. “That’s actually… not a bad idea,” he admitted slowly. “I never considered Japan before—not with our history with the Matsudas. But now…” He trailed off, the thought unfinished but heavy in the air.

On the other end, Kira exhaled, guilt lacing her voice. “O