Lyra’s POV
In the middle of my sleep, I somehow heard someone struggling. I didn’t know if I was dreaming, but when I opened my eyes, I saw Lucian struggling to open a bottle in his hand. I thought it was his medicine, so I stood up tiredly and opened it for him just as he brought it close to his mouth.
I noticed it was poison.
I quickly grabbed it from him, threw it away, and slapped him hard.
I didn’t know why, but I really got scared, thinking I would lose him.
I must admit now, I have fallen in love with him like this—not the way he was before.
“Why would you kill yourself?” I shouted.
“Don’t you think about Lillian’s life? How will she feel?” I snarled.
But he didn’t say anything. He just kept his head down, not meeting my gaze.
“I’m talking to you,” I said as I lifted his he
