Lyra's POV
I couldn't stand it anymore. I let her walk past me, then I grabbed her by the arm. I held on tightly because I didn't want her shaking me off.
“I'm so sick and tired of this, Saana! If it's a little jealousy because of Suzanne, I can understand that. But if you're just looking for ways to cut me off, at least hear me out!"
I peered into her eyes, hoping I'd shaken something inside of her. Her once wriggling wrist came to rest; no more resistance.
“What do you have to say?" She asked, her eyes still hard.
I swallowed hard and exhaled.
“Look. I didn't mean to lie to you, Saana. I just didn't want you to get hurt or stop trusting me because the council had questioned me." I paused and scanned her features for any emotions.
“They don't see me as more than a pawn they can
