LYRIC It wasn't until Jaris and I were away from the bank that all the nervousness I'd been bottling away came flooding out.My palms were sweaty and shaky. I rubbed them on the sides of my jeans, taking deep breaths and reminding myself I was fine."It's fine, Lyric. Nobody will dare hurt you," Jaris said reassuringly when we reached the room.The tears came freely as I dug my shaky hands into my hair."Lyric—""No, I'm just... I'm just overwhelmed," I chuckled. "You stood up for me in there, against every single person." My voice broke. "Am I worth it,, Jaris? T—The people might be against you for this."Gods, I felt like a bad luck. His first day as King and he was already going against the entire council for my sake."I don't care. Listen, Lyric," he took my hand. "I already plan on erasing this stupid law that paints your kind as dangerous. From tomorrow after we've moved in, I'll start working on it and get the Council to agree with me. As soon as the law is erased, you'll
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