Lyra sat quietly by the window, lost in thought. The past days had been hard, filled with sadness and worry for her newborn. Since Kael's passing, her life felt empty, as if a huge piece of her heart was gone. The only thing keeping her going was the little life in her arms, a reminder of her love with Kael.
But there was someone else who had taken an interest in her—Kael's older brother, who had arrived unexpectedly a few days after Kael's passing. He seemed determined to stay close, watching over her as if he was planning something.
Today, he knocked softly on her door. She tensed, not feeling ready for company, but nodded for him to come in.
He stepped in slowly, with a calm smile. "How are you, Lyra?" he asked, his voice soft, though she could feel an unsettling confidence in his gaze.
"I'm managing," she replied, looking away, hoping he'd take the hint and leave. But he didn't. He stepped closer, his gaze lingering on her and the baby.