Lyra's POV
I was shocked to find myself in Kessler's room,wearing my red nightie,all set to seduce him.I couldn't afford to be weak and helpless;I had to take action to save my mother.
Despite his efforts to hide it,I could see the effect I had on him.The bulge in his trousers gave him away.I couldn't help but smile,knowing that I had stirred up emotions in him.
Through the bond we shared,I could feel his desire surging,his gaze burning with the intensity of wanting to devour me in an instant.
As I stood before him,a surge of confidence washed over me.I knew that I had his attention,and I intended to use it to my advantage.But beneath my bravado,a flicker of fear remained.
Concealing my anxiety,I stepped closer to Kessler,closing the distance between us.His eyes bore into
