Lyra's POV
My heart lurched, expecting to see Orion. Only God knows what he’ll do this time around to Keto for kissing his mate.
But it wasn’t Orion. It was Kate.
Her braid swung as she cleared her throat. “Didn’t see you in your tent, Ravenna,” she said, her voice low but pointed. “Thought I’d check if you were with Keto.”
I pulled away from Keto, my cheeks burning, “I was just leaving,” I said, too quickly, smoothing my dress as I stood.
Keto’s hand brushed mine, but I didn’t dare look at him. “Good night, Keto.”
He murmured a soft reply, his voice rough with unspoken words.
Kate’s lips quirked as she stepped aside to let me pass. “Get some sleep, Keto,” she called over her shoulder. “The gods’ll watch over us tonight.”
We walked in silence for a moment. Then she spoke, her voic
