Guarded Passage

Meanwhile, on the opposite side of the globe, the world remained wrapped in the stillness of the hour before sunrise.

Completely unaware of the events unfolding half a world away, Lyra climbed into the waiting vehicle.

Once she had settled into her seat, Kaelen leaned beside the open door.

“Have a safe flight,” he said. “If you need anything at all, just call me.”

Lyra nodded. “I will.”

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