Lyra's POV
He let out a deep breath as if he were attempting to release the tension in his heart. "Ravenna didn't shatter my heart," he replied tersely.
But Kate was not going to let it go; she was going to say something more when Kira called out behind us, "Are you guys going without me?"
"Of course not," Kate replied, turning to her.
I half turned because I heard her say my name. "Ravenna," she murmured, her voice low but gentle, "how are you feeling now?"
I could only nod a little, even though I still felt disturbed within. "I'm fine."
She looked at me for a beat longer as if she didn't think I was telling the truth, but didn't insist.
"Fine. Did you see that woman beside you some time ago?" I asked.
Kira blinked. "What woman?"
"She had black hair… brown eyes… sharp, hawk-like.
