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🕷️ KIERAN 🕷️
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Kieran's steps echoed faintly as he made his way toward her room.
The room was dim. Lyra was on the bed, curled under the blanket, completely still. Kieran stepped inside slowly, closing the door behind him.
Sienna was sprawled across her side of the bed, completely knocked out. A soft snore broke the silence every few seconds.
Kieran's gaze lingered on her briefly, then shifted towards Lyra. She was curled under the blanket, her body slightly turned to the side. He slowly walked towards her.
There were beads of sweat gathered along her forehead. Her breathing wasn't steady, instead it came in uneven intervals, like she was caught somewhere between sleep and something else entirely.
He crouched beside the bed. His hand lifted, hesitating only for a fraction of a second before it reached her.
His fingers brushed against her forehead. His touch lingered there, then slided down to her cheek.
