Chapter 30

Julian caught Lyra in his arms and carried her to Beryl. Beryl was not only the daughter of his mother’s cousin but also an accomplished wolf healer. Julian could trust her to take good care of Lyra and keep it confidential. Beryl was staying in one of the residences in the palace, and she opened the door as soon as Julian knocked. “What are you…” she trailed off as she noticed Lyra in his arms. Quickly, she stepped back and let him inside. After closing the door, she hurried past him and led him to her bedroom. “What happened to her?” Julian laid Lyra on the bed gently, his eyes taking in her bruised face and ruined dress. Stepping back, he turned to Beryl. “Help her.” Beryl did not need him to say anything as she was already reaching for her medical bag. She sat down next to Lyra and examined her surface wounds, then listened to her heartbeat and breathing. “Is she okay?” Julian asked. “She’ll be,” Beryl said after confirming that Lyra was not in any mortal danger. Looking at her fri