LYRA "Zeviar," I whispered, my voice shaking. "What's happening to my sister?" Before he could answer, Willow screamed again. Her back lifted off the floor, her body bending in a way she shouldn’t be. The sound of breaking bones filled the room, sharp enough to turn my stomach. "No, no, no—" I tried to reach for her, but Zeviar caught my arm. "Don't," he said firmly. "You can't touch her right now." "She's dying!" I tried to break free from his grip. "Let me go!" "She's not dying." His grip tightened. "Lyra, look at me." I couldn't. I couldn't look away from Willow writhing on the floor, her body contorting in ways that shouldn't be possible. "Lyra." Zeviar's voice was sharp now. "Look. At. Me." I finally tore my eyes away from Willow and met his eyes. "She's not dying," he repeated, his voice steady. "I need you to trust me." "Then what's happening to her?!" My voice cracked. Willow screamed again, and copper-colored fur began to spread across her arms. I froze. "She's s
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