Chapter One Hundred and Ninety-Seven
From the shadows near the archway, Lyravex watched the exchange unfold. Her violet eyes shimmered with suppressed emotion as she saw Liana standing so close to Crow, Sylvanna's voice full of quiet command, and Valeria's proud loyalty on full display.
A faint flare of energy flickered around Lyravex as her aura reacted unconsciously—jealousy twisting in her chest like a tightened ribbon.
He's my master too… I was the first to support him. The first to follow... she thought, fingers curling slightly.
As the others prepared to depart with Crow, Lyravex stepped forward and boldly slipped her hand into his.
"I'm coming too," she said quietly but firmly, looking only at him. "Don't forget who's always been by your side."
Crow glanced at her, noting the subtle tremble in her grip, and gave her a rare soft look.
"…I never have."