Book Two – Chapter 2
The Prison of Moonlight
"Mother..."
The word escaped my lips before I realized I had spoken.
I ran.
The silver key around my neck blazed with moonlight as I rushed across the crystal bridge toward the prison.
"Lyra, wait!" Kael called.
But I couldn't stop.
For twenty-three years, I had dreamed of this moment.
Nothing could keep me away.
As I reached the edge of the lake of liquid moonlight, an invisible force threw me backward.
A burst of silver energy erupted from the prison.
I cried out as I hit the marble floor.
"Lyra!"
Kael and Draven were beside me instantly.
Kael helped me sit up while Draven stood protectively in front of us, his eyes locked on the glowing prison.
Alaric sighed softly.
"I warned you."
"The prison recognizes no one until it is i
