C22 Drex & Lyra Vs Greyhoofs

Drex knew Lyra was scared.

He could smell her fear—the cold sweats of anticipation and despair—as it slid down her neck, armpits, and back, seeping into her clothes. He didn’t blame her.

Of course, he had brought her here without telling her the little plan he had in mind—a plan that might not even work. So it was normal for her to be frightened