Lyra’s POV Xavier didn’t wait. He didn't wait after he'd just dropped a bombshell of a news for everyone to digest all at since, whether we liked it or not. Xavier didn't so much as sneak a glance at me, where he would golf my gaze for a little while, just for him to burst into a wide grin and say he was only joking. The entire hall was shredded in silence after that, and I waited, no, I prayed. I prayed that the moon goddess was going to intervene quickly but she didn't. Xaviers gaze still swept over the place, like he was daring any of us to step up and try to stand against his decision. When there was none, he walked out like nothing else mattered to him in the world. The moment after his announcement and his silence crushed the hall, he turned on his heel and strode out, dragging the weight of his fury with him. His boots struck the marble with harsh finality, echoing louder than my pulse as he walked farther and farther away from me. I tried, but my brain just couldn't c
Lyra’s POV The silence stretched, sharp and heavy, until it pressed against my skin like a blade. I'd heard someone say silence gave you space to think, but it wasn't the case with me. Right now, my thiufhts were having a real field day as they ran through my head all at once. I couldn't even focus on one no matter how hard I tried,and I just knew for a fact that if I didn't put a stop to thr silence sround, the madness would never end. Help me, goddess. I muttered the words underneath my breath. Help me, please. I knew for a fact that the chances of my prayers being granted were low, but I could at least try, right? If you asked me, I would very well say that she was the reason I was in this mess in the first place. Of all people, why did my second chance mate have to be Xander's stepbrother? A small groan was all it took to pull me back to the present, and I realized It had come from Emily. She was putting up a front to act and look like she wasn't bothered, but I knew better
Lyra's POV The click of my boots echoed far too loudly in the grand hall, each step swallowed by its cavernous silence. They bounced off the walls, and for a moment, I couldn't help the loud echo My footsteps made before they finally disappeared. My palms were clammy, and no matter how many times I told myself to breathe, the air still felt thin, like it had been sucked out of the walls and I. was going to pass out soon. Focus, Lyra. I chided myself. Focus or you're going to ruin everything. I wished it was that easy, but for some strange reason, it didn't matter how many times I wiped my hands against my dress. My heart thundered loudly in my chest, and I wouldn't be surprised if the poor organ burst through my skin. It would be a gory sight, but at least, I wouldn't have to face what was in front of me. I shouldn’t have sent that letter. The thoughts popped up at the back of my head so randomly, and I hated how I flinched at it. Despite how long it had taken me to do it, it
Lyra’s POV Even in a million years, I wouldn't have been able to predict that kind of ending. It had started out in the most bizarre way possible. Xavier calling me to his office and questioning me like I was nothing short of a criminal, bumping into Xander, and finally Xavier kissing me like a man possessed. I honestly thought that was going to be the end of the night, but apparently, the moon goddess definitely had something else up her sleeve. I was on my knees and ready to do only the goddess knows what when the loud crash from outside bolted us back into reality. Honestly, now that I thought about it,I wasn't exactly sure what I felt. I'd heard of pleasure doing an array of things to you, but never did I think that it could push me to the point where I wanted to go down on Xavier. Shit. What the fuck was wrong with me? The crash outside hadn't just interrupted us, it had saved me from turning all red in front of Xavier. I didn't need to ask if he was annoyed by the interr
Lyra’s POV His mouth was on mine before I could breathe, but that wasn't the worst part. I was torn between liking it, aching and also craving it, and even hating it. I wasn't supposed to be enjoying this. I was supposed to be mad at Xavier, or at least show a silver of defiance, but every thought of that disappeared the moment he pressed his lips against mine. Those soft and succulent ones I could kiss anytime any day. There was no warning, no space to think, just the crushing force of Xavier’s lips claiming me like he had every right, like he’d been waiting too long and had finally snapped. And if you asked me, I wasn't sure I wanted it any other way.“Xavier..” I gasped into him, my palms slamming against his chest, pushing hard. “Stop….”But he didn’t. His kiss only deepened. It got rougher, hungrier, as though he wanted to tear every protest from my throat. Goosebumps raced to the surface of my skin, and believe me when I said I felt the kiss app the way down to my toes. “
Lyra's POV The hallway felt too long, my footsteps echoing against the cold walls and floor. I tried to shield myself from there icy atmosphere that was hell bent on biting into my skin, but I just couldn't fight it off, no matter how hard I tried. Each step was a reminder that I was heading back to an empty room, and while that hadn't always been a problem, it was now. It wasn't the fact that the room was empty, but the fact that that empty room served as the perfect prison that didn't mind trapping me with thoughts of a particular human, one I was sure didn't care too much about me anymore. If someone had whispered in my ears that the night was going to turn out the way it had, I honestly wouldn't have believed it. Not because I couldn't, but because I didn't want to. A part of me had thought that Xavier had called me to his office to make peace, but now, now it just felt like the rift between us had grown wider. My mind was still reeling, and even though I didn't want it,