Ethan I couldn't sleep again, still seated, waiting for dawn so I could see Lyra. After some time of endless waiting, morning came. I rushed to Lyra's room, she was awake: Hale and hearty. I was looking at Lyra with so much concern, the dream of last night repeatedly playing in my mind. I couldn't get the perfect word on how to start until her words broke the silence. “Morning sir” she said. Though not sounding too good "Lyra, are you okay? Are you still shaken from what happened between you and Aurora" She took a deep breath, "I'm fine, Lord Alpha, Just a little overwhelmed. I never expected to be in this kind of situation." Ethan: (nodding) "I know. But you're safe now. I promise I'll do my best to protect you." She looked up at him and asked "Why are you doing this Sir, Why are y

