Chapter 82: Seeds of Discord
Lyraeus’ POV:
The first light of dawn filtered through the heavy curtains, casting a soft glow in the room where I and Aria lay entwined. The warmth of our shared night lingered, but I knew the day ahead would bring new challenges. I gently brushed a strand of hair from Aria’s face, waking her with a tender kiss.
“Good morning, my love,” I whispered.
She smiled sleepily, stretching in my arms. “Good morning, Lyraeus.”
I helped her up, lifting her effortlessly in my strong arms. “Let’s get you cleaned up,” I said, carrying her to the bathing chamber. The morning air was cool, and the steam from the bath quickly enveloped us as I lowered her into the warm water. We bathed together, our hands exploring each other’s bodies with gentle caresses.
After our
