Lyra's Pov

I climbed out on the other side and shook water from my tunic. I looked back, and Magnus stood at the edge of the opposite bank, watching me.

"You think water will stop me" he asked.

"It slows you" I said.

He stepped into the stream and started crossing. The water came up to his waist, but he moved steadily.

I turned and ran along the bank. The ground was soft and muddy in places but I knew where to step. I felt his scent still strong even with the water, my body reacted to it without me wanting. Heat built low in my stomach and I felt...