CHAPTER 25 ALPHA GRAY The kiss lingered in the air as Lyra pulled away, and I looked at her, our eyes meeting in a shared moment of uncertainty. The mate bond, once cut by me, but not entirely forgotten, whispered promises of what could be. After a moment, I broke the silence. "Lyra," I said, my voice carrying a mix of sincerity and a touch of regret. She looked at me, her expression guarded. "What, Gray?" "I know this is complicated," I began, searching for the right words. "But I would love for us to be together another time. We should plan properly so that it will be different from today." Lyra sighed, her gaze wandering as if searching for answers in the room. "I don't know, Gray. This... it's not as simple as planning for another time." I stepped closer, placing my hands on her shoulders, urging her to loo
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