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 weight. A living heat awoke, roaring, and incredible sensations she couldn’t explain.

So much love swept through her veins that she began to sob.

"Those are Khalum and Drakkar’s feelings for you; I hope you understand he gave up everything to be by your side," a hand rested on her bowed head.

Lyra lifted her misted gaze, but she could no longer see the corporeal form that mimicked an elemental; instead, it stretched and grew gigantic amid flashes.

Becoming pure energy of nature with the silhouette of