CHAPTER 215: Gone, Forever

LYRA

No.

"Though I admit, you took longer than expected."

I step fully into the clearing, my muscles tight, coiled and completely ready to claw her down. "Vivienne."

"In the flesh." She finally turns and I see her face properly for the first time. It's different from the image that I've had in my mind after seeing those visions...

My eyes flicker to her hand and then back to her. "What are you doi