Chapter 129

Silas didn’t even hear the noise anymore.

The crackling radios. Boots hitting the ground. People yelling orders back and forth. It all just faded away when Lyra’s eyes opened and found his.

She was alive.

Thank god she was alive.

“Lyra. Lyra, look at me,” he had said, making sure his voice didn’t shake.

She did, but she looked dazed and pale. But at least she was safe now, in his arms.

“I’m okay,”