Lyra's POV
I didn't need to turn around to know he had been standing there for quite some time, staring at me. His eyes are probably taking down my body. Thinking of ways…ways to make me…gosh no. He wouldn't.
Dimitri doesn't think of me that way. I was his pet…but he had…kissed me.
Out of nervousness, I said, "Is there a reason you are spying on me, High Lord?"
My heart was beating so fast. This made him smirk, his eyes gleaming with amusement. "The garden is beautiful," he replied, his voice smooth and teasing.
Was he taunting me? I frowned slightly. "Why are you out here?" he asked, taking a step closer.
"I was bored playing princess," I admitted, trying to sound casual. "I needed some fresh air and decided to garden. I used to do it before."
He raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "You
