C14 The Father They Buried

"Your father isn't supposed to exist."

Cassian's words stayed in Lyra's mind long after he stopped speaking.

She stared at him.

Waiting.

Maybe he would laugh.

Maybe he would admit he was wrong.

Maybe someone would finally say something normal.

Something that didn't completely destroy everything she thought she knew.

But Cassian didn't laugh.

He looked terrified