Chapter 138

Silas's breath caught in his throat as Lyra's fingers tugged at his waistband. His mind raced, trying to process what was happening. Part of him, the responsible part was still screaming to stop this. But that voice was growing fainter by the second.

"Wait," he said, catching her hands. "Are you really sure about this?"

Lyra rolled her eyes, but the gesture was undermined by the trembling of her f