CHAPTER 156: A Mate, Forgotten

LYRA

Jarek and I got rid of the man's body in the woods, burying it deep in the dirt. The rain does its part and hides the scent, the trail. It's unlikely that anyone will know.

"Oh," Jarek laughs as he finishes with his shovel, "This is just ironic."

"Why?" I ask as I shove the things back into the trunk of the car.

"First Torin, and now this—you."

"What about me?" I look at him.

He leans back ag