K I A R A
The healer arrived. She took one look at Lyra and her expression turned grim.
"The baby is coming," she said. "And it's too soon."
"Can you stop it?" I asked.
She shook her head. "I'm sorry, Luna. The best we can do is try to deliver the baby safely. But it's going to be difficult. Her body is weak from the... from the abuse."
My anger at Nolan flared. How evil could he be? I wanted to rip him apart with my bare hands. But I pushed it down. Lyra needed me. She needed me to be strong.
"What can I do to help?" I asked.
"Stay with her," Elara said. "Talk to her. Keep her calm. She's going to need all the strength she can get. I’m not sure about the baby’s chances though. It's too small. The birth will be risky, and it may already be too late. You understand?"
"Yes," I said.
