"That's probably for the best," Noah said, stepping aside to let me through. "He's been pacing that big room like a caged beast. Having Lyra there might actually get him to sit still for five minutes."
It was already morning, so everyone had quite a nap, except Fenric and Noah, who were on watch duty the whole time.
"You two can rest easy for now," I said as I stood up, my legs feeling a bit shaky after the long night, and walked over to the cots.
Lyra was already awake, sitting up and staring at the door with those big, knowing emerald eyes. She didn't make a sound; she just reached out her arms when she saw me.
I scooped her up, her warmth against my chest helping to settle my own lingering nerves.
"I'll be back soon," I said, looking back at Thalor.
