Lucas remained oblivious, his gaze fixed forward, too focused on leading me to his favorite spots around the academy. But I couldn’t help feeling a twinge of pride and surprise.
Lucas had changed so much since I’d last seen him. When I left, he’d still been a bit shorter than me, with a hint of boyishness about him. Now, he was my height, his dark curls and finely chiseled features drawing attention from every direction.
As we walked, a familiar voice called out to us from across the courtyard. “Lucas! Isadora!” Lyra came running up, waving cheerfully, her face bright with excitement.
“Lyra!” I called, still in shock as she joined us. “I didn’t expect to see you here.”
Lyra’s grin widened as she sidled up next to Lucas, her casual familiarity with him catching my attention. “Of course
