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Chapter 247: Chapter 247 No more fear(1)
Damon leaned closer, his forehead gently pressing against hers. His warm breath brushed across her face, and Kyra slowly opened her eyes, finding herself incredibly close to him. She could see every detail—the way his eyes were blinking at her, the tall bridge of his nose, his thin, light pink lips, and the sharp angle of his jawline.
She remembered the first day they met, how he had seemed so cold and authoritative, how just a single glance from him had scared her so much that time. But now, here he was, holding her, assuring her with a gentleness she had never imagined. Something had shifted between them, something she couldn’t quite put into words. It was a feeling so beautiful that it made her stomach flutter with butterflies, a sensation that was entirely new to her.
Damon was still a mystery, though. Why did he want revenge against Benjamin and Sandra? What had broken him so deeply? What was really going on in his mind? Kyra knew she needed to understand him, to learn everything about him. She decided that the best way to start was by opening up to him, telling him her own truth. Maybe then, he would trust her enough to share his secrets too.
And she had to tell them about her beast awakening as well. She didn’t want to hide anything from them.
Suddenly, a shiver ran down Kyra’s spine as she felt Lucas’s head rest on her neck, his soft silver hair tickling her skin. The sensation made her breath hitch for a moment, and she couldn’t help but feel comforted by his warmth.
Damon noticed Lucas’s closeness to her, and his jaw clenched. He tried to ignore it, but a tightness gripped his heart, jealousy creeping in. As he watched them, his mind began to wander, imagining them even closer than this—kissing each other, touching each other in ways that made his blood simmer.
The images sent him to the edge, making his entire body tense as he fought to contain the emotions that surged within him. He shouldn’t be feeling this way, but it was impossible to ignore the way his heart twisted painfully with every thought.
"Thank you, Damon... Lucas... I’m so sorry I wasn’t in my right state of mind," Kyra whispered, feeling a wave of relief wash over her. She felt lighter now, as if the weight of her fears and insecurities had been lifted, if only a little.
Damon took a step back, his smile softening as he watched her calm down. Lucas, on the other hand, leaned in and kissed her cheek, his angelic smile radiating warmth and comfort.
"You still want to go to Silver Peak Mountain, right?" Damon asked after a brief pause, his tone gentle but serious. "But you need to speak with the leader or the healer. If they agree... I won’t stop you." He added this with a sigh of resignation, seeing how much calmer she looked now.
Suddenly, Lucas leaned in toward closer toward kyra, his movements surprising both Damon and Kyra. Before she could react, Lucas’s tongue darted out, licking away the tear stains on her cheeks. Kyra gasped as a shiver ran through her body, the unexpected sensation of his warm, wet tongue sending an electric tingle through her skin.
"Luca!" Kyra exclaimed, her face flushing.
Damon’s eyes darkened in anger as he grabbed Lucas by the scruff, yanking him away from Kyra. "What do you think you’re doing?" Damon growled, dragging Lucas toward the living room, his voice dangerously low.
Lucas blinked innocently, his silver eyes gleaming in the dim light. "Wiping her tears," he said, his tone almost too casual, as if he didn’t notice the fury simmering in Damon’s eyes.
The innocence in his words only seemed to stoke Damon’s anger further, his jaw tightening as he glared at Lucas. The tension between them was palpable, like a storm building, ready to break.
Damon’s grip tightened, his aura turning cold and authoritative. "Do you think I don’t know what you’re really trying to do?" His voice was sharp, cutting through the tension like a blade.
Lucas tilted his head, a playful smirk playing on his lips. "What am I trying to do?"
"Don’t play smart with me," Damon snarled through gritted teeth, his jaw clenched tightly. His cold, dark energy filled the room, making the air heavy with unspoken conflict.
Kyra, watching the escalating tension, sighed and stood up from her chair. She was far too drained to deal with their childish squabbling. As much as she adored them both, their constant bickering was becoming tiresome. With a tired yawn, she turned her back on them and began walking upstairs, deciding that they could sort out their differences on their own.
Let them fight. She was in no mood to play referee tonight.
Kyra walked into her room, her body heavy with exhaustion. She made her way to the bed, pulling the soft blanket over her, turning onto her left side. Her thoughts raced, swirling around the truth she had planned to reveal. But with Damon and Lucas bickering downstairs, she just didn’t have the energy to deal with it all right now.
She sighed softly, her mind drifting to a place of calm, to the memory of the one person who had always given her a sense of safety..
I miss you, Vincent, she thought, her heart aching with longing.
She felt heavy in her heart, the weight of emotions too much to bear. She didn’t have the energy for anything, her body drained, her mind numb. Letting out a soft sigh, she closed her eyes, feeling a sense of weakness wash over her. Her Beast, who had been restless earlier, had already fallen asleep inside her, leaving her feeling even more alone.
Time passed, and when Kyra opened her eyes again, it was night. The darkness outside her window confirmed it. She blinked groggily, adjusting to the shadows that now enveloped the room. The soft rise and fall of breathing alerted her to Damon and Lucas, both asleep on the bed next to her. She stared at them for a moment, feeling some comfort in their presence, though her heart still felt heavy.
There was no light in the room, just shadows dancing in the corners. She was about to settle back into her pillow when she heard a voice.
