Chapter 24

Lyra

My breath gets stuck in my throat as I see him in the foyer. I quickly turn around without making a sound. My heart races wildly.

No.

What is he doing here? He isn't supposed to come. His name isn't on the list—it never was.

I can feel his eyes on me even with my back facing him. Every bone in my body wants to burst and crawl right out. Just not be here in his presence. My skin