CHAPTER 46 - Red Danger

Lyra I walked back towards the dorms, my mind reeling from the shock of finding Jacques dead and Ryan's accusation. Tears stung my eyes, blurring my vision. How could Ryan think I was capable of murder? Did he really have so little faith in me? As I stumbled along the path, a familiar figure rushed towards me. It was Whitney, her face etched with concern. "Lyra, what's wrong?" she asked. her voice was so gentle, I could barely keep my tears from falling. I managed to blink them away and with a deep breath, I composed myself. The first time I had visited Jacques, I told Whitney and Sally that I had been attacked and Jacques was in the Cells. I wanted their opinion on how to get him to talk. It was Whitney who suggested that I bring him treats. "It's Jacques," I managed to say, my voice cracking. "He's dead. And Ryan... he thinks I did it." Whitney's eyes widened in shock. "What? That's insane! Why would Ryan think that?" I shook my head as clueless as she was. "I don't know. I've