Kael’s POV

Istood in the swirling dust, watching as they my horse galloped away, until they vanished.

They were heading to the South.

But why? Why would a wolf and witch head to the South? Was this about playing the hero and returning the human to her people?

I stared at the drops of my blood on the sand, promising silently that I was going to spill Lyra’s blood in the same way.

But first, I had to head to my pack to reinforce myself against Thakros’ betrayal. Thakros had opened my eyes to his evil deeds and I needed to be ready to face him.

Once I had driven...