CHAPTER 56
LYRA
“Put me down,” I said again, my voice tight this time.
The man finally complied, sliding me onto my feet but keeping his hands on my arms for a second longer than necessary. I stepped back and adjusted my shirt, looking up to see Garrett, Lucian’s Beta. I recognised him now. He was the one who had caught me. I hadn't spoken to him much before my exile, but I remembered him always being at Lucian’s side.
“How have you been, Lyra?”
“I’m good,” I said, keeping my tone clipped.
I didn't like the way he was looking at me. It wasn't the usual look of pity or disgust I got from the Blackfang wolves. It was something else, something intense and watchful that made the hair on my arms stand up. I stayed wary, my body tense and ready to move if he tried anything.
“You should be
