Lyra’s POV

I breathed in his scent as I held him close, and he didn't stop me as I leaned into him.

“Please tell me you're alright?” he asked me as we untangled walking into the room and shutting the door behind us.

He turned to look at me.

“I'm sorry I…” but I placed my hands on his lips before he could complete his words, not wanting him to speak any further.

“It’s okay, I knew you didn’t have anything to do with her,” I said, and he sighed.

“I felt miserable, ...