Lyra’s POV

The pain in my arm was unbearable, and I winced as I tried to sit up. My gaze fell on the bandage wrapped tightly around it, shielding my broken bones from the air.

I wished I could rip it off and toss it to the floor, but I couldn’t. This bandage was the only thing holding my arm together. I groaned as I finally managed to get out of bed, making my way to the window. Pushing the curtains aside, I let the morning sunlight flood into the room.

The sky was a soft blue, dotted with puffy clouds, but from where I stood, I could see the...