Ryan

Conner, my Delta, mind-linked with me shortly after Lyra left my office.

Conner: "We have the guard. He tried to outrun us, but we caught up with him soon enough."

I smiled a chilling smile. "Great. Good job."

Normally, I would say a lot more than that, wanting to know every detail, but outside, Lyra and Sally had just disappeared into the forest. A hollowness carved itself inside me, leaving me aching to join her.

Conner: "What should we do with ...