Thorian’s POV
We were making our way out of the Moonveil Pack’s territory, our hearts set on one thing — getting Lyra back from the Obsidian Pack. As we neared the border, we ran into the Guard Captain and the young boy Lyra had saved, Kellan.
“Where are you all headed?” the Captain asked, his eyes narrowing with suspicion.
We glanced at each other uneasily. We hadn’t planned on being stopped, and the last thing we wanted was to explain ourselves.
“We’re just… out for a run,” I said, the words coming out less convincing than I intended.
The Captain raised an eyebrow. “At night? Without telling anyone? I don’t think so.”
Soren stepped forward, his eyes steady on the Captain. “We’re going to get Lyra,” he said at last, his voice quiet but firm.
The Captain’s expression shifted, someth
