I feel warmth touching my cheek and ear. Slowly I open my eyes and move my face slightly only to feel some kind of prickles.
Lex’s face is right next to mine and I am wrapped in his hands. His stubble spikes me a bit and his breath is the source of the warmth that woke me up.
He is alive! The realization hits me so hard that tears roll from my eyes at the thought that we could have not made it.
“Lyra!” I call my wolf in panic, slowly remembering what happened.
“Still here,” my wolf replies playfully and I sigh in relief.
I try to stand up, but strong hands return me back to bed.
“Where do you think you are going?” Lex groans, pulling me closer, “You are not leaving this bed! Ever!”
I look around and notice that we are back in my room at the Castle. The warlock roll
