Lyra POV

I was shocked to find myself in Kessler's room, wearing my red nightie, all set to seduce him. I couldn't afford to be weak and helpless. I had to take action to save my mother.

Despite his efforts to hide it, I could see the effect I had on him. The bulge in his trousers gave him away. I couldn't help but smile, knowing that I had stirred up emotions in him.

Through the bond we shared, I could feel his desire surging, his gaze burning with the intensity of wanting to devour me ...