Lyra didn’t sleep.
She tried.
But every time she closed her eyes—
She felt it again.
Kael’s lips on hers.
The way he had paused, giving her a choice.
The way she hadn’t stopped him.
Her chest tightened.
And then—
Daniel’s voice.
“Before someone gets hurt.”
That part stayed with her too.
Because now—
Someone already was.
A soft knock came at her door again.
Not loud.
Not urgent.
But familiar.
Lyra sat up slowly.
Her heart already reacting before her mind caught up.
She knew who it was.
When she opened the door—
Daniel.
He looked calmer than before.
But not untouched.
Not unaffected.
“Can I come in?” he asked.
Lyra hesitated for a second… then stepped aside.
He walked in quietly, the same way he always did—like he didn’t want to take up too much space.
The door c
