The Willing Sacrifice

The syringe was still sitting next to Asher. He was surprised that Lyra, who'd always acted like a scared mouse around him, was suddenly showing some backbone.

He thought, 'Now that's something you don't see every day.'

Asher gave Lyra a cool, indifferent glance.

Lyra swallowed nervously, forcing herself to meet his gaze. She said, "I heard your whole conversation just now. What kind of drug is th