Lyra

I turned to Ryan as the dawn's red glow painted the battlefield in an ominous light. "Promise me you'll be careful out there. I can't lose you, not now." My voice trembled slightly.

Ryan pulled me close, his strong arms enveloping me. "I promise, Lyra. We'll make it through this together. I won't let anything happen to you."

Tears welled up as I looked into his eyes. "I love you, Ryan. More than anything."

"I love you too, Lyra. Forever and always." He leaned in, ...