STORM-KISSED CONUNDRUM

Lyra's POV

Just before arriving at Lucian's room, I had a brief encounter with Lily in the infirmary. She quickly informed me that Lucian had been discharged and had returned to his room. I acknowledged her update with a nod, appreciating her diligence in tending to his needs.

I was on my way to address the situation about Soren with Lucian. However, as I continued down the corridor, my thoughts were abruptly interrupted by an unexpected and unmistakable noise. The volume of a TV was turned up excessively loud, the sound echoing through the otherwise quiet hallway. A sense of urgency gripped me, and I quickened my pace, my curiosity piqued by the source of the disturbance.

Little did I expect that Lucian would kiss me. As Lucian's lips parted from mine, a whirlwind of emotions threatened to engulf me. The taste of his kiss lingered on my lips, a potent mixture of fire and storm, leaving me breathless and confused. It was like the sharp tang of a summer storm, electric and charged wit