~CASSIAN

My balled fist instantly unfolded as it landed on Lyon’s collar, and I adjusted them for him instead.

Somehow, Lyon had also spotted Father quick enough to put some sisterly distance between him and Nyra.

And overall, my father beamed with excitement, even patting my back like I had conquered a new realm in his name.

“Oh Father, I didn’t know you were here,” I said with my usual carefree smirk. “Nyra and I were just offering to show Lyon to the breakfast hall. He was ...