Chapter 230

Lyra's POV

I 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