Chapter 21
Lyra
The sun was golden on the horizon, casting its glow over the Maldives beach. Everywhere I looked, couples seemed to be lost in their own little worlds, wrapped up in the spell of Valentine’s Day. Some were lounging on sunbeds, whispering and laughing softly, while others were playing in the waves, their joy echoing in the air.
One couple was painting a shared canvas on the beach, splashing bright colors that probably wouldn’t make sense to anyone but them. Another was dancing barefoot in the sand to a soft tune played by a guitarist nearby. There were even a few couples doing yoga poses together, balanced and serene.
It was like love was the theme, and Roman and I… well, we weren’t exactly exuding it.
I glanced up at him as we walked. His jaw was tight, clenched like h
