I caught a glimpse of Sean helping Primrose into the back seat of one of the cars, driven by one of Lyra's warriors. Primrose was wide-eyed and overwhelmed, clinging to Sean's side as he settled her gently into the car. She did not see me. I was glad she had him. He would be patient with her. He would not rush her.
Lyra's voice pulled me back. "Come on. Get in and rest. I will handle the first bus and my Gamma has the second covered."
I gave her a small nod and turned toward the car. I went to pull myself up into the high seat and was lifted before I made it halfway, warm hands at my sides and the familiar electric warmth of the bond telling me immediately who it was. Phoenix placed me onto the cool leather seat with a quiet chuckle and stepped back. Even at the height of the Range Rover he still managed to tower. He exchanged a few brief words with Lyra and then came around to the other door and climbed in beside me.
