LYRA’S POV I returned to the house feeling lighter. For some insane reason, my wolf felt uncharacteristically excited. I took a whiff around the house and there was nothing out of place - at least none that I noticed. I penned it down as she was excited about our little run and bath in the woods, and I continued on my way without a second thought. I greeted the guards at the door and entered the house. My first stop was at my mother’s room. I could tell she was already asleep as she slept much earlier these days. After checking on her, I headed for my room, ready to call it a day when I felt a restraint in my chest. I felt a strange pull from my wolf, stopping me in my tracks. ‘What is it?’ I reach out to her in question, cautiously looking around for any sudden surprises. My w

