LYRA

I was confused as to why he wanted to speak to me but I didn't think too much about it because anything was better than having to face Riven.

Kael led me away from the training arena with his arm still extended. I had no choice but to take it, my fingers resting lightly on his sleeve as we walked. Behind us, I heard whispers starting, speculation about why the prince would single me out.

I tried not to think about Riven watching us leave.

We turned down a corridor he hadn't shown us ...