Bound to The Enemy of My Mate
“We are real. Lyra’s rule is law here.”
Later, needing a break from numbers, Elira walked to the training yard. Kieran was there. At eight years old, he was all long legs and serious focus. His aunt, Corin, was teaching him. He blocked her slow strike well, his movements careful. Pleased, Corin laughed and messed up his hair. Kieran grinned a big, happy grin—and then tried a flashy, spinning move he had seen the older boys do.
He messed it up. He almost fell. A flash of hot, angry frustration crossed his face, and in that moment, Elira felt it.