NARRATOR

"I’ll be watching you always, little Lyra. I hope you keep the promise to take care of the heart of the noblest, most precious beast I’ve created."

Lyra’s eyes flew wide when she saw, within the light, the shape of a tiny wolf lying down, a black-and-white miniature. With its little eyes closed, asleep... it was Khalum’s soul.

The Beast God’s hands moved to her chest and fused the precious treasure he kept into her.

Lyra gasped, bringing her hand to that spot where she felt extra weigh