79 - Down the Spiral Staircase

**Lyra POV**

I was standing near the window, hands, and face against the wall; Snarls was standing next to me when all of a sudden, a cellphone rang. Snarls answered and even though I didn't understand his language, it was clear he was cursing. He and Scowler had a few choice words to each other before they barked out an order. I hear several pitter-patters of footsteps retreating quickly and I he