TANGLED BONDS

Lyra’s POV

Entering the library, I cradled the stack of books in my arms, remnants of my recent exchange with Lucy. The scent of aged parchment filled the air, mingling with the faint hint of dust. My eyes eagerly scanned the room, searching for a glimpse of Lucy amidst the rows of towering bookshelves, but she eluded my sight.

Instead, my attention was drawn to Alyssa and Asher, their figures huddled together at a nearby desk. Rays of sunlight filtered through the tall windows, casting a warm glow upon their animated faces. With purposeful steps, I made my way towards them, the sound of my footsteps muffled by the plush carpet beneath my feet. The world around me seemed to fade into the background as my focus zeroed in on the scene before me. Alyssa's brows furrowed in concentration, her delicate fingers tracing the faded text on weathered pages. Asher, leaning in closer, his eyes alight with curiosity, absorbed every word.

With a mischievous glimmer in my eyes, I couldn't resist the