~ SELENE ~ I sigh and shift my shadowy vision toward my mate. Draven nods, like he can read my mind. I turn my focus to Lyra. She never did anything to me. She just happened to be Magnus’s daughter, and at the time, that was enough reason to invite my wrath. It takes me a few moments to find the right words. “Lyra, what I did to you was horrible. I shouldn’t have sent those bastards after you. Your father was the one who hurt me, not you. I’m sorry you had to pass through that. You didn’t deserve it.” I turn promptly to Tess, who’s leaning on Killan’s shoulder. “None of you deserved it.” Tess nods in quiet acceptance but says nothing. It takes Lyra a bit longer to respond. She finally sighs and squeezes Ronan’s hand. “Look, I get that your relationship with my father wasn’t ideal. You felt hurt and overlooked, and your feelings were valid. But you took it too far, Selene.” Lyra looks down at her hands. They’re locked in a loving clasp with Ronan’s, and his eyes are fixed on he
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