Chapter 5326 Too Much Passion
- Before Jared could answer, Corin appeared, leaning on his cane. One sharp sweep of his gaze took in Lyra's awkward posture, flicked to Jared, and settled there with an all-too-knowing smile. “Youthful vigor is admirable,” he said, beard quivering. “Everything in moderation, though—excess tips into harm.”
- He had not spoken the charge aloud, but the meaning in his eyes was bright as noon.
- Lyra heard every syllable. Her neck reddened to the roots of her hair. She fled toward her chambers, skirts flying, never daring a backward look.