Lyra walked slowly down the palace halls, her feet made almost no sound. Her heart was still beating fast from the ceremony but it felt heavy too, like something big was sitting on her shoulders. She touched the cold walls as she walked and shivered. The little lanterns made shadows jump on the floor. Wolves were laughing and howling, celebrating . She felt happy but also nervous at the same time.

Lyra turned to a corner and stopped. She got to the door that was locked and then opened it with ...