Chapter 24
Caution: Explicit Content Ahead ⚠️ LYRA Time passed in a moment, and morning arrived on our balcony like a new beacon of hope-a fresh start. I just hope today will be peaceful, not like the exhausting days Blade and I have endured recently. Because today is dear Zoe's birthday. And I don't want to think about anything negative. Today is for joy. And Blade and I are going to make the most of it. As these thoughts float through my mind, I glance at Blade—sleeping peacefully beside me, yet somehow still feeling far away. The sunlight brushes his pale skin, making it shimmer faintly. A soft smile forms on my lips as I watch him resting, the weight of yesterday finally off his shoulders—if only for a while. I stroke his hair gently and place a kiss on his jaw before walking toward the cl
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