Lyra’s POV

I was trembling as Alpha Kael’s horse, my Aresia, thundered closer, rising a cloud of dust behind him. Seeing Alpha Kael only meant one thing: Alpha Thakros was near.

“Can’t you do something!” I shouted at Kaia with every gallop he took towards us.

Kaia was in a frenzy.

“Alo…demicient…fuck!” she cried. “I don’t know how to make a disappearing spell and I haven’t opened my seventh chakra for that.”

It was too late to say anything. Aresia made a stop before us and Alpha Kael dismounted. He drew out his sword at me and for a moment, I thought Kaia’s spell had failed and he could tell...