Chapter 56

Julian and Lyra jumped apart, each of them avoiding Asher's eyes. Asher cleared his throat awkwardly. Maybe he should have knocked first. Julian turned around and went back to his desk. Reaching for a random file, he said, “Take Lyra to see Anna.” “Got it,” Asher said, then beckoned to Lyra. “Let's go.” Lyra, with her face red with embarrassment, walked past him and out of the office. Asher led the way to the southern wing of the building, where Lyra had never been before. The wing was eerily empty and silent, as if nobody lived or worked there. They walked in silence for quite a while before Asher tried to break it. “Feeling good today?” Lyra gave him a sideways glance, amused at his awkwardness. Even after seeing him with Beryl, it was still amusing to see him be anything other than the Lycan King's icy Beta. “Yes.” Asher nodded, then rubbed the back of his neck. “I don't mean to meddle, but Julian cares about you, even if it might not seem like it.” Lyra frowned as she studied him.