LYRA’S POV
I turned around and approached Jasper, standing beside him on the deck. The atmosphere charged with tension as I thought about what to say.
“T-Thank you,” I stuttered after a minute of silence.
Jasper turned around, facing me. “Whatever for?”
His eyes sucked me in, leaving me unable to gather my thoughts. I blinked, mentally slapping myself in the face. I couldn’t let the bond get the best of me.
“Earlier.” I cleared my throat and focused on the sea before us. “You could have declined,” I muttered for lack of words.
“And why should I do that?” Jasper said, stepping closer to me.
The cool sea breeze whooshed past us, leaving a trail of goosebumps on my skin. I swallowed hard as the raw scent of pinewood hit my senses, leaving me high.
I stared at Jasper who watched
