Chapter 27
For the first time since arriving in Hell, Lyra had forgotten about the war.
She had forgotten about the elders.
She had forgotten about Damian.
She had even forgotten that somewhere inside the palace, a king was fighting for his life.
For a few precious moments, she had simply been Lyra.
And Lucien had been simply Lucien.
They were growing closer.
It happened slowly.
Almost without either of them noticing.
They started having breakfast together.
Sometimes Lucien would find an excuse to pass by her room just to see if she was awake.
Lyra began asking him questions about Hell.
He showed her parts of the palace that she had never seen before.
He took her through the gardens.
He told her stories about his childhood.
Stories about his mother.
Stories about the trou
