CHAPTER 157: In Death

LYRA

I spot him immediately inside the room when Martha opens the door for me.

He stands on the opposite side, near the window, watching outside as I step inside. He looks different from what he used to. His hair's shorter, he's trimmed the beard down to stubble, and his clothes are different too.

The last time I saw him was when I rejected him. It felt like ages ago.

"Reid," I call his name and h