Lyra
In that moment, the shelf chose to shift again. The stack of books I had hurriedly shoved against it slipped sideways.
The footstep outside the study stopped immediately. Then another voice came from beyond the door asking the previous person outside. "What was that?"
"I think there's someone inside the Alpha's study."
My heart slammed painfully against my rib.
"Are you sure you're not imagining things?" the other added.
"I know what I've been hearing."
Their boots moved closer to the door together.
"We should break it open and check."
My breath caught. Break the door?
I stared wildly at the locked entrance. If they break in I'll be doomed. If they found me here, hidden inside Alpha Lucian's private study, I didn't even want to imagine what excuse could save me.
Another guard hesitated.
"This is the Alpha's private room. We don't have permission to enter without his consent."
For one brief moment, relief rushed through me. Yes, good thinking.
