Moonlit vow

shift around her, the way people watched her now-with caution, admiration, even fear. Finn had tried several ti

Enterprises, they managed to disrupt key operations and secure contracts that Finn had once considered untouch

plans for the next phase of the takedown, when her phone buzzed

tant. He was there in the shadows, a silent but unwavering supporter, his guidance laced with encouragement and challenge ali

n as she found him leaning against the railing, his silhouette framed by the

her arms as she came to stand be

"I wanted to make sure you're prepared for what comes next. We're

ght of his words. "I'm ready. I'v

eyes softening. "I have no doubt. But th

nto her heart, though she p

ething more. But Lyra, I need you to know that whatever happens, whatever choices yo

oken. Her heart skipped a beat, and she found herself leaning closer, caught by t

rds felt unnecessary as the space between them closed, her breath mingling with hi

was warm, grounding, and in that moment, she felt safe and dangerous all at once. The world faded awa

their kiss deepened, raw and consuming. She wrapped her arms around him, her ha

sed together, Lyra felt a thrill of excitement mingled with som

" he whispered, his vo

For the first time in as long as she could remember, she felt whole, no longer fragmented

ng a golden glow across the room. As she lay there, listening to his steady breathi

ing. They both knew the

cuments, recordings, and financial records that painted a damning picture of Finn's unethical dealings and man

But remember, he doesn't know the extent of what we've done. He's wa

I'm still the same person he can manipulate, bu

nterprises, making her presence known with an air of authority she hadn't shown before. She could feel the stares of emplo

, his expression was a mix of co

is eyes narrowed. "Care to explain why you

nches apart. "Finn, I don't need to explain myself

reveal the fury simmering beneath. "You're making a mistake," he hiss

u didn't make me, Finn. You tried to break

, refusing to look back. This was her moment, her victory,

op, where the city sprawled out below, a s

voice steady. "Tomorrow,

tion clear in his gaze. "And you'll ri

ars she'd earned, and the future she'd claimed. With him by her side, she knew

exhilaration, a promise of a new beginning-one she'd built with