Xavier’s POV The war table was littered with maps, candles flickering low as I dragged a hand across the parchment. Usually, the almost dry feel and crinkle of the maps, the adrenaline that stemmed from the deepest part of me skin always made me excited, but for some strange reason, I didn't get that reaction this time around. Maybe I was exaggerating a bit, but I actually felt numb to all of this, which was weird, because I was a step closer to achieving what I set out to, the very first day I set foot into redmoon. I still remembered that day like it was yesterday. The bloodshed, the humiliation and shock on Xander's face, everything was perfect and even better than I'd imagined. But nothing could measure up to the fact that I'd met Lyra. Even in the face of chaos, she carried a kind of fire that drew me to her immediately, and all I could be reminded of was that passionate night we shared prior to our official meeting. It was everything I wanted and more, and it was a mirac
Xavier’s POV The war table was littered with maps, candles flickering low as I dragged a hand across the parchment. Usually, the almost dry feel and crinkle of the maps, the adrenaline that stemmed from the deepest part of me skin always made me excited, but for some strange reason, I didn't get that reaction this time around. Maybe I was exaggerating a bit, but I actually felt numb to all of this, which was weird, because I was a step closer to achieving what I set out to, the very first day I set foot into redmoon. I still remembered that day like it was yesterday. The bloodshed, the humiliation and shock on Xander's face, everything was perfect and even better than I'd imagined. But nothing could measure up to the fact that I'd met Lyra. Even in the face of chaos, she carried a kind of fire that drew me to her immediately, and all I could be reminded of was that passionate night we shared prior to our official meeting. It was everything I wanted and more, and it was a mirac
Xavier’s POV The war table was littered with maps, candles flickering low as I dragged a hand across the parchment. Usually, the almost dry feel and crinkle of the maps, the adrenaline that stemmed from the deepest part of me skin always made me excited, but for some strange reason, I didn't get that reaction this time around. Maybe I was exaggerating a bit, but I actually felt numb to all of this, which was weird, because I was a step closer to achieving what I set out to, the very first day I set foot into redmoon. I still remembered that day like it was yesterday. The bloodshed, the humiliation and shock on Xander's face, everything was perfect and even better than I'd imagined. But nothing could measure up to the fact that I'd met Lyra. Even in the face of chaos, she carried a kind of fire that drew me to her immediately, and all I could be reminded of was that passionate night we shared prior to our official meeting. It was everything I wanted and more, and it was a mirac
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