Lyra's POV.
I stumbled backwards, almost colliding with the ground, save a hand sneaking out to catch me.
I exhaled softly.
Lucius stood behind me with an impressed smile. "Never knew you had it in you. It's beautiful to watch." He winked.
"Yeah," I grinned.
A loud cough broke our staring match, and I turned towards the culprit. Camille
Could she give me some space?
"I see that you're one of those people who love to be pushed before they can finally take steps. Not a really good thing if you ask me." She wrinkled her nose in disgust.
"It's a good thing she wasn't asking you then." Lucius stepped in on my behalf.
I was proud of myself for having someone like this stand up for me in the process of everyone because it sealed my fate.
"Come with me lyra." He beckoned.
My leg
