THIRD PERSON POV

Lyra’s hands flew to her face, and she touched a few blood that still clung to her skin.

“Your tears, Lyra. They turned blood.” Alvin’s voice was a mixture of surprise and confusion. Then his eyes widened in shock.

“Goddess! Your tears touched him.” He shouted, throwing his hands in the air and suddenly jumping as though he had gotten a revelation.

Lyra looked at him, confused, but Ryker’s gaze never left her. He suddenly moved to Lyra and touched her face ...