Lyra’s POV

I didn’t think.

I jumped, and before Thakros’ men could snatch me off, the horse flew past. That was when I noticed that it was Aresia.

And the person who had rescued me was Alpha Kael.

My cheeks burned and I felt my heart racing. I didn’t think I’d see him again.

“It’s …it’s you,” I said as the horse galloped on.

“Erm…my pleasure.”

I didn’t know what changed since the last time I saw him, but my heart was racing in a funny way, and when he spoke, it amplified.

“How did you …?”

“Words spread quickly on the plains.”

I was, at least, relieved that I...