Lyra
Wrapped up in their warmth and care, every bit of tension inside me melted away. All that was left was this deep, solid feeling of belonging. Thorian, Soren, and Vaelin moved in close, their eyes shining with raw emotion.
“We were so worried about you, Lyra,” Thorian said, his voice shaking just a little. “We missed you more than I can even say.”
Soren nodded right away. “We thought we’d lost you for good. But here you are, and we’re never letting you go again.”
Vaelin’s eyes brimmed with tears. “We looked everywhere for you. We were starting to lose hope.”
My heart swelled until it felt like it might burst with love and thanks. I reached out, brushing my fingers across each of their faces, soaking in their warmth and the connection between us.
“I missed you guys so much too,” I
