Chapter 1042

Lyra quickly masked her embarrassment when she realized her thoughts had taken a wrong turn. "Oh, I thought you might think that me and Charlie…" "I wasn't thinking about that. Those who get it, get it." Maeve shot her a knowing glance, suggesting she should figure it out herself. Adults could be impulsive, but sleeping with your younger brother's best friend felt a bit too far. Lyra's face was flushed red as she stammered, "M-Maeve! I thought you were one of those quiet, well-behaved girls. How could you... think something so inappropriate?" "Lyra, quiet and well-behaved have never been my thing. Maybe… you should choose your words more carefully? Find a different way to describe me?" Lyra's cheeks burned and turned as red as a ripe persimmon. "No more masks! I'm going to bed!" Just as she was about to climb onto Maeve's bed, a hand suddenly gripped the back of her shirt. "Lyra, don't climb into my wife's bed," Zion said firmly. By the time Lyra snapped back to reality, she f