I did open it.”
The words played in my head.
I couldn't breathe.
Kael stood in front of me, looking as if he wasn’t sure he could believe what he’d just heard.
I couldn’t take my eyes off him.
I opened the Gate?
He gritted his teeth.
"That was what I saw."
“Uh-uh.
The word came out feeble.
I shook my head.
“No, I couldn’t have.”
“You were a kid.”
“That doesn’t change anything.”
My hands were trembling.
Ian opened the gate.
“Yeah.
Then how could I unlock it?
Kael said nothing.
My second heartbeat in my chest grew louder.
Thump.
Thunk.
Bump.
I held both hands to my heart.
“Knock it off.
Kael moved closer.
"Lyra.
“Don’t!”
He held my wrists.
“Look at me.
I did.
His eyes were serene.
Too quiet.
"Breathe."
"I don't know who I am anymore.
“You’re Lyra.
What if
