The Night They Came Closer
Lyra's POV
The mark did not stop bleeding, and drop after drop hit the floor, no one moved and no one spoke.
I just stared at it and my chest was tight, my wolf was restless, something was wrong, it was very wrong.
"Enough," Kael said suddenly and his voice broke the silence.
"Clear this area."
Guards moved at once.
"Yes, Alpha."
They surrounded the wall but no one touched the mark, they were afraid and I could see it.
Then the elders stepped back and whispered among themselves.
"This is bad."
"It is getting worse."
Darius then looked at me.
"Come," he said.
"You need rest."
I then shook my head.
"I cannot sleep."
"You still need to try," he replied and Kael stepped closer.
"I will post guards outside your
