Leandros’s POV 

I was going through shit, trying to restrain myself around her. It was the toughest battle of my life to stay sane and protect her with everything I had. I couldn’t lose focus when there were unknown enemies lurking around. 

Lyra made it even more difficult for me. I knew she was hurting from my rejection, but I couldn’t take advantage of her now. She was still underage, and I wasn’t a monster. How would I face her uncle and seek his permission, knowing I had taken ...