LYRA

"Are you fine, my lady?" Edith asked, noticing my sweaty and anxious state.

I looked at her and nodded. "When did you get here?"

"Just now. I opened the windows, so you should feel more comfortable," she said, offering a slight smile.

"Thanks to you." I returned a small, pressed smile.

"Is Blade up?" I asked, suddenly diverting my attention from the dream I just had to the realization that I had to attend his office again today.

But then a thought struck me. Last night, I overheard ...