~Kael~
I kept my hand wrapped around Lyra’s as we sank into our seats, waiting for the ceremony to officially begin.
“Has your leg been bothering you again these past few days?” she asked, leaning in close, her voice soft.
I glanced down at her, a faint smile tugging at my lips. “No.”
Not after all her fussing. She hovered around my legs like it was her personal enemy, soaking, massaging, checking on it twice a day. If it did still hurt, I’d probably keep it to myself just to spare her the worry.
“Still,” she murmured, “you need to be careful. I got a new herb. I’ll rub it in once we’re home.” Her eyes lifted to mine, full of that quiet, steady concern that always made something inside me clench.
I listened, then reached out to gently pinch her chin. “You’re getting naggier by the d
