Lydia’s P.O.V

“All packed up?” Ivy asked as she handed me another dress that my mother had bought for me to take to Rosewater.

“Almost…I think.” I sighed. “I came with one bag and I’m leaving with three.”

Ivy gave out a short laugh. “I’m glad you came though. I would’ve felt lonely without you.”

“I’m glad I came too.”

“So…how are thinks with Lyric? I noticed a bit of tension between the two of you this morning.” Ivy asked curiously. “Everything alright?”

I sighed and tossed aside the dress I was folding. “Lyric wants me to become his girlfriend.”

“Really?” Ivy gasped in excitement and hurried over to sit...