CHAPTER 92 - Splendor in the Forest

Ryan Lyra started to leave, I pulled her back, needing to get more off my chest. We had promised to be honest with each other. I held up my end of the promise… for the most part. Two tons of dragon was he only little thing I hadn't yet omitted to. "There's more," I added. She stood waiting to receive my news, green eyes so trusting my omission sat in my chest like acid as I informed Lyra about the dark magic used against her during the first trial, how Wista had been able to stop it, but it had been a close call. "You need to be cautious, Lyra," I said, trying to convey the seriousness of the situation. "I've assigned people to watch over you 24/7. I know you can handle yourself, but this is a threat we can't take lightly. Dark magic is not something to be trifled with, and I'll be damned if I let anything happen to you on my watch. Please, for my peace of mind and your safety, let my people do their job. I need you safe, Lyra. I can't... I won't lose you. Not like this. Not to