Book 3: Where Was Leandros?

Lyra’s POV 

I stirred, turning over and trying to open my bleary eyes. My head felt heavy, like a block of wood, but it was the searing headache that made me wince. What had they mixed in my drink to make me feel this way? A shudder went down my spine at the thought of what could have happened to me. Was it a nightmare? 

I opened my eyes and found myself in my bedroom, safe and sound. Yet the splitting headache and the horrible taste in my mouth were proof that it wasn’t a nightmare. Last night I went to Purple Beats after Granny incited me. Nick and his friends had harassed me and sp*ked my drink. If Leandros hadn’t arrived on time, I would have been abused and left to die! 

I sprang from the bed with a start as realization hit me hard.

Leandros had saved me. Leandros was here. 

Despite the throbbing in my head, I staggered to the washroom to freshen up. I wanted to fix myself up before going out to thank him. Did U