What Beats Within the Tunnels (What Lies Beyond the Realms #2)

by Ashley R. O'Donovan

it would take far more than a mere request to make me leave your side.

The person who shattered you can’t be the one to mend you. That healing journey, you have to embark on by yourself.

“To helping each other pick up the pieces,” he proposes a toast, a glint in those emerald eyes. “And to finding strength in the broken places,” I reply, clinking my glass against his.

Now you’re tethered to her like you wanted, so you better make sure

Ugh like Colton wanted??????

secret comes out. Your poor mother is going to be so disappointed in you,” Euric says,

More secrets damn

I have no problem admitting I’m a sick fuck when it comes to torturing pricks who prey on the innocent. I will especially enjoy the pain I unleash on them.

“It’s never mattered what I call you, Lyra, as long as I call you mine,”

“With the stars as my witness, I promise you, Lyra, no one will ever hurt you again,”

they’re close enough to feel the pain. Or perhaps we take them for granted, expecting them to always be there no matter what. And sometimes they are. Some endure this pain out of fear or shame, but forgiveness is a choice. It’s a gift we offer, not just to those who’ve wronged us but also to ourselves.”