LYRA: REBORN FOR REVENGE
"That's what best friends are for, remember?"
They walked in silence for a few moments, and Lyra found herself studying Jessy from the corner of her eye. She looked exactly the same as she always had. Pretty, athletic, with an open, friendly face that invited trust. There was no hint of the monster underneath, no sign of the hatred that Jessy had confessed to harboring for years.
How had she hidden it so well? How had Lyra never noticed?
"Oh, I've been meaning to ask," Jessy said suddenly, her tone shifting back to cheerful. "Do you need any help with anything? I know you've been handling most of the festival preparations yourself, but I'm free this afternoon. I could help with whatever you