LYRAEA. I was panting; I closed my eyes while trying to catch my breath. My heart almost leaped out of my throat when I heard the voice of Rhain again. He emanated a very deadly figure behind him, which whispered something to him. My mouth was hung open as I watched what unfolded right in front of my eyes; he had a weird smile that made him look even creepier. I was trying not to look vulnerable; I'm so f*****g vulnerable because I can't feel my wolf at the moment; it was like she was not there no matter how I called on her. "Lyraea, you don't need to hide from me. I know that you are close to me; your scent lingers in the air, and I can smell your fear, your gentle sobs that you are trying to hold back. Don't worry, hun, but believe that I won't hurt you; I won't touch a hem of your sh

