Annesa, Vampire King's Mate
"She looked at me! Papa, she saw me!"
"She knows her big sister is here to protect her," Gareth said softly, wrapping his broad arm around both of his daughters and pulling Veyra close against his chest.
"What is her name, Mama?" Liora asked, her gaze never leaving the tiny face.
Veyra looked up at Gareth, a shared glance passing between them—a silent agreement they had reached months ago while painting stars under the afternoon sun.
"Her name is Lyra," Veyra murmured gently, her thumb tracing the baby's soft cheek. "Our little star."