Kessler's POV

Lyra left me conflicted. I had never felt this way in all my life. I paced back and forth in my office, uncertain about how to process what had transpired with Lyra.

"She has shadow power," I muttered to myself, the words heavy with implications of dark or occult forces. "Why can't my life be less complicated?" I groaned loudly, feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of the situation.

Running a hand through my hair in frustration. How could I steer this new revelation while ...