CHAPTER 16

The early morning light had just started to brighten the sky when I quietly got out of bed, making sure not to disturb Xander. My body was sore from the activities of the previous day, but I ignored the pain. There was no room for being weak, especially with the dangers we were dealing with.

I headed to the practice area, where the chilly morning air felt cool on my skin. As I started my stretching exercises, my thoughts turned to Lyra's deception and Her unclear ...