Shattered Calm

Lyra was always fearless when it came to Cleo.

"So, did he just forget?" Lyra pressed.

Asher picked up the syringe, filled it with some unknown medication, and tapped it lightly with his pale fingers. This time, he finally replied.

He said, "Dominic's the only one who knows his own business. If you've got time to worry about him, worry about yourself instead. Come here."

Whenever Asher faced Lyra,