C20 The Choice She Could Never Remember

"I asked her to."

The words echoed inside Lyra's mind.

Not as a thought.

As a memory.

She staggered backward, her fingers tightening around the silver pendant until the sharp edge dug into her palm.

"No..."

The whisper escaped before she realized she'd spoken.

Aiden caught her arm.

"Lyra."

She jerked away instinctively.

"Don't."

He released her immediately.

"I'm sorry