I blinked, caught off guard by Conor's request. A myriad of emotions flood my mind. "A date?" I repeated, trying to process his words.

"Yes, Lyra. I've been wanting to ask you for a while now. I want to take you out, just the two of us, and spend some quality time together," Conor says earnestly, his eyes reflecting his sincerity.

I take a moment to collect my thoughts, contemplating his proposal. My heart races, unsure of what to say next.

My mind drifts back to the time Kessler caught me with another guy at the club. I knew I was in the wrong, and the memory weighed heavily on...