Lyra Pov.
As I stood there, I could feel my heart pounding in my chest. His irresistible scent enveloped me, and I couldn't help but acknowledge how much I'd missed him. His absence over the past few weeks had been difficult, and I was thrilled to see him again.
He wrapped his arms around my waist, pulling me close. "I missed you," he whispered, his breath sending shivers down my spine. I gently caressed his face, and he led me to his car.
Jacob drove us to his penthouse apartment in the city, the silence between us a comfortable one. He sipped whiskey directly from the bottle while I gazed out at the breathtaking cityscape. This part of the city had once been intended for the royal pack, but my brother had designated it as neutral ground after taking the throne. It was a place
