Chapter 157

Lyra’s entire body froze for a split second before she shoved him back. “Don’t,” she whispered, her voice cracking. “Don’t you dare.”

But Silas didn’t move. He just looked at her, his expression unreadable in the dim light.

“That’s really what you’re doing right now?” Lyra asked, her voice rising slightly despite herself. “Kissing me while I’m being held hostage? You have some serious issues, Si