Chapter 103

*Lyra*

The forest stretched endlessly around me.

Despite being here for almost a year and knowing every inch of this forest like it was my home--because it was--I felt lost.

Empty.

Broken.

I knew Rowan would have disagreed with my leaving on my own. I knew he would do every thing in his power to stop me. I didn't expect a different reaction from him.

But the way we parted broke me. This might