Chapter 23 Lyra's Heritage

The night had drawn on, the stars now hidden behind a thick, suffocating blanket of clouds. The air felt charged, heavy with the weight of secrets that had been kept far too long. Lyra’s heart pounded in her chest as she walked beside Kaidën, each step echoing in the silence of the forest. Their bond had only grown stronger since their kiss—their connection was undeniable. But as they walked, she couldn't shake the feeling that something was about to change, that the truths she had been avoiding were finally coming to the surface. “Are you sure about this?” Lyra’s voice was steady, but there was a tinge of doubt that she couldn’t quite shake.