Chapter 87

Nile took slow steps towards them, the smirk on his face widening. “This is great,” he said, “I get to take both of you down together. Romantic, right?” “In your dreams,” Lyra told him through clenched teeth. Was it a coincidence that he had found the secret chamber at that moment, or had he been following her? “Earlier, you were lucky,” Nile told her. “You caught me off guard. This time, you are at my mercy.” Slowly, Lyra got to her feet. “You are dreaming if you thought you could walk into our territory and take whatever you want. When I'm done with you, your head will be hanging outside the city gates as a warning to the likes of you.” Nile laughed maniacally, throwing his head back. “You are the one who is dreaming, little shewolf,” he told her. “It's over. Accept it. He is going to die in the end.” “You are the only one dying here,” she spat, then lunged at him. He reacted immediately and rushed towards her. She jumped and aimed a punch at his face, but he met her fist with his op