Lyra's POVCatherina looked like she was about to explode. I wondered if she was unaware of the fact that her daughter was supposed to get married and eventually leave.From the looks of it, Catherina has probably forgotten or she just didn't want to accept that truth."That's not gonna happen!" Catherina said while shaking her head, "I'm not gonna allow it. You can't just come back and you're already set to leave".I frowned, I glanced at Philip, "why does she think I'm asking her permission?" I asked him as if Catherina was not there with us.Philip chuckled whilst shaking his head. He probably thought there was something different with me.Well, of course there was something different. Having to be sexually abused day after day by Tristan changes a woman. Having to be catapulted into a reality that unfolds and destroys the one I thought was mylife, changes a woman.I had no idea what Catherina or any other person thought of me, but seeing as none of them were there when I was yelli
Asher's POVI watched the couple leave with envy gnawing at me. With confusion plaguing my mind. I couldn't get out of my head the words they had said to me. They wanted me at their wedding?And not just as a normal guest. Lyra wanted me to give her away and Philip wanted me as a best man.There were so many reasons why any other person would jump on such an opportunity, but I knew for a fact that they asked me to do this not because they loved me so much but because they wanted to mock me.Well, maybe Philip might've been sincere, seeing as he doesnt have another friend other than Tristan who was currently dead, it was probable that he would prefer me as his best man.But Lyra.She was certainly just mocking me ir maybe she wanted to prove to herself something so fucked up. I thought that there might be two particular reasons why Lyra would want me to give her away:It may be because she wanted me to see how happy she was with another man. She wanted me to see that she was loved by a
Lyra's POVPhilip's mood doesn't change which made I'm believe that he was clueless about the reason why Asher would want to use his phone to call Devlin. He still had the relaxation about his shoulders and to I, it was enough to prove his innocence that there wasn't anything going on with him and Devlin.But the reason why Asher wanted to use his phone was still unknown to me especially. I felt like there was something I was missing. That there was something the two of us were missing because it seems like only Asher knew exactly what he was talking about.I waited for his answer but he kept opening and closing his mouth that started to get on my nerves, but I couldn't just simply lash out at him and cuss him.out for being a coward, so I kept my mouth shut, praying that my expression did not give of the fact that I was annoyed and bored.Asher finally cleared his throat, "im sorry for that" he said, referring to me like a random person. I didn't mind, to be honest it was more prefera
Asher's POVI was surely overjoyed upon the fight. However, I wasn't all that happy because I believed Philip was going to make it extremely hard for me to capture Lyra's heart.The man didn't even argue or even complain or even try to explain himself but the first thing was apologize. He kept apologizing even though technically he wasn't wrong.I liked that Lyra was angry but hated that Philip knew how to pacify her. I hated the fact that he knew her in and out.It was terrible for me."Devlin," I said into the phone after turning off the loudspeaker."What's the meaning of this?" As it appears, Devlin recognized my voice instantly and her tone changed drastically. It wasn't the same cute one she used to call Philip's name. Now she sounded a lot like a dragon."What the hell do you mean? I've been calling you but you're ignoring my calls. Why shouldn't I go ahead and do this?" I asked."Please, Asher, it's taking a lot from me to listen to you talk, so please state what you want in a
Lyra's POVI walked back inside. It had taken quite a lot from me to officially reject him. There were so many things trying to hold me back but I was headstrong. No matter how much I wanted to not do it, to not reject him the way I did. I knew for a fact that that was the only way that my peace would be ensured, that that was the only way my relationship with Philip would become better.I wanted this. And relief washed over me like water drowning the lather off my skin.I took in a deep breath and sat down on my bed. my thoughts brought me to those days where I had been begging for him. I was brought back to those days where I thought of abandoning Philip just for him.I thought back to the tears he made me cry. To the nights I hated myself and in general, to everything that had happened between us. I was very aware that I would never totally rid him from my life seeing as his seed was growing in my womb and forever, he would always be a part of me. That forever, I would be tied to h
Lyra's POVHis hands held me so close to his body, engulfing me in a hug that almost set me unable to breathe. I didn't fight him; I wanted this hug, I wanted this trust that he was gradually having in me.We stayed like that for a while, and then he pulled away from me, looking at me with a lust in his eyes."Be careful, I only have a few weeks left before this baby comes out. I cannot handle this look in your eyes."Philip chuckled, "you don't have to worry. I've been waiting for months now; I can wait some more."I nodded my head, but instead of being glad and pulling away from him, I brought my lips to his forehead and gave it a light kiss."We're in this together," I said.Philip nodded his head, "since you rejected him, we have to be careful."I frowned. This wasn't the time we needed to be careful. This was a time we needed to explore our relationship because we had surely taken a step forward by eliminating all forms of threats."Careful?" I asked.Philip nodded his head, "I h
Asher's POVLyra walked away after saying those words to me. I remained. I was stunned; I couldn't think of a reply to give her. My head was empty of any thoughts. All I could feel was that my heart was beating fast against my chest. My heart was heavy, and my throat was dry.And all I could think of was the days I had treated her so poorly, the days where I had done so many horrible things to her.I felt like my heart was being torn apart. I felt like every iota of my being was being pulled out from me one by one. My eyes stung with tears. The pain I was feeling was evident everywhere on my body. My whole body was breaking apart; my whole body was breaking into many tiny pieces.He didn't know what to say or do. I couldn't even do anything. Those words repeated in my head over and over again, and I couldn't shake them off. I couldn't run from the reality of those words. I couldn't get her voice out of my head.I blamed myself for all that happened to us. Of course, it was my fault. O
Lyra's POVEver since I rejected Asher, it has been as if he disappeared into thin air.I barely saw him and didn't even hear from or about him.I felt genuine happiness because of that.I didn't have to deal with his own problems. I didn't want someone trying to pursue me despite my official rejection. I wondered if this was how Asher had felt when I had been trying to convince him that we were mates. If that was how he felt, I noted that apologizing to him was needed.But I would rather be caught dead and naked on national television than apologize to him.Philip stirred on the side; he was usually the early bird but, for some reason, he was sleeping in. It could be because of how excited he was about how their lives were feeling in these past days, or probably he just slept really late.I hopped from the bed; I didn't want to disturb his sleep. I looked towards m stomach and noted that in only a month, my baby would be out."Where are you going to?"I turned around instantly and saw