LYRA: REBORN FOR REVENGE
She hesitated, then added, "Emotionally? That takes longer, child. Much longer. And you shouldn't try to do it alone."
But I am alone, Lyra thought. My mate is a liar and my best friend is a murderer, and I'm more alone than you could possibly understand.
"Thank you," she said instead, sliding off the examination table. Her legs felt weak, but she forced them to hold her weight. "For everything. And for your discretion."
Eleanor caught her hand before she could turn away. "Lyra, are you sure everything is alright? Between you and the Alpha? You can talk to me if—"