Sienna’s POV

Jonah’s statement lingers between us, his voice so filled with earnestness it’s overwhelming. He’s not just asking—he’s pleading for something more.

To be a part of my life. To be in Lyra’s life.

A part of me is tempted to nod, to grant him the role of the father Lyra has never known. But deep down, I know it’s not that simple. A far more guarded, cautious part of me reminds me what allowing him back might mean. It whispers ...