Tyris Pov
I had hoped that this little trick of mine was more than enough to tear Rockan and Lyra apart, but I was wrong. I watched in disappointment as she went running to Rockan after she regained consciousness. My blood boiled with jealousy as they professed an undying love for each other and a promise to stick together. I stormed off, angry that my plan had failed. Fury coursed through my veins like liquid fire. My hands trembled with rage as I slammed my bedroom door, the sound reverberated through the corridor like a gunshot, threatening to rattle the windows. The image of Lyra's tender acceptance of Rockan's scars burned in my mind, each action of hers a fresh wound to my already bleeding pride. Despite my perfect face, I had been unable to win the one woman I cherished.
"Damn it
