CHAPTER 55
LYRA
I woke up with Kael’s arm draped over my waist. The room was dim, smelling of him and the rain outside, and for a second, I wanted to stay there forever. But I couldn't. I had things to do back at the Blackfang palace, and I couldn't hide in Ironclaw territory while my enemies were still breathing.
Kael shifted, his eyes opening slowly. He didn't pull me closer; he just looked at me like he was reading my thoughts.
“You’re going back,” he said.
“I have to,” I replied, sitting up and reaching for my shirt. “I left things unfinished.”
He sat up too, leaning his back against the headboard.
“Don’t worry about the council or the borders. I have a plan to handle the legalities of your exile. Just stay alert. If Lucian tries anything, you know how to reach me.”
I nodded, l
