"If you love him Lyra, you'll kill him."
The words came from the dark.
I didn’t see anything.
I could not see Kael.
I could not see the baby.
I couldn’t even see my own hands.
But I could hear him.
Kael!"
I could hear his breathing somewhere ahead.
Quick.
Ouch.
Then a low growl shivered the darkness.
Kael!
I ran toward the voice.
I was hit by something.
I struck the floor hard.
Before I could react a hand was around my throat.
I looked down into silver eyes.
Kael.
His face was a mask of pain.
“Don’t…”
His fingers clenched.
“Come…»
He fought for every word.
…closer.”
I caught his wrist.
“Kael, no!”
His whole body was shaking.
“I can't.
A tear trickled down his cheek.
"I can't help it.
My heart sank.
I laid my hand on his face.
The instant he recoiled.
“Don'
