Chapter 33. The Past Is Gone

Lyra POV

It feels so good to be in Cassian’s arms again. It’s like I’m whole again.

And now, I’m going to be his bride for real. It doesn’t matter that it’s not some grand ceremony with heads of state. In fact, it’s kind of romantic, being married at sea.

I’ll be his wife.

I never expected to feel like this as the bride of the Sea-King Alpha. It was my duty to come to his castle, the price I was willing to pay as a royal of Maelie so our people could continue to reap the bounty of the sea.

But now….

When I’m with him, I’m home.

I’d love to kiss him forever, but I feel pulled to go make sure Maggie is okay. Though she’d seemed unsure about the cook’s loyalties when talking to me about the food she was sneaking out, there