Chapter 66
Chapter 66 Pick One
Harlan said, “I pulled then all off the bed frames p>
Lyra fell silent once more.
She wrote awkwardly, “Cell block rules prohibit homemade sharp, dangerous objects p>
The rule existed to keep inmates from injuring themselves or the outside attendants when their consciousness slipped into chaos.
Harlan nodded. “I’ll hand them over to you shortly p>
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Lyra felt a twinge of guilt. These tiny little crafts were seemingly the only small joy Harlan had during his lonely hours alone in the cell.
“Is there anything else you like to do for fun p>
Harlan blinked slowly.
In the dim, gloomy cell, the dark green scales lining the side of his face looked cold and eerie under the faint light.
“Nothing. I don’t know what I’m supposed to do p>
Lyra’s heart ached for him. Then a sudden idea popped into her head.
“I thought of something nice. I’ll bring it to you later, okay p>
Harlan nodded slightly, curiosity flickering in his eyes. “Okay p>
Lyra passed his food through the cell slot, then wrote another question, “Why do you keep your lights off all the time? Is the brightness too harsh for you p>
Harlan gestured toward his partially feral eye. “Too bright p>
It explained why his cell was always shrouded in thick darkness.
“Does it interfere with your daily life p>
Harlan shook his head indifferently. “I’m used to it now p>
Lyra nodded silently. She grabbed another handful of candies and held them out to him.
Harlan caught the familiar crinkling sound of candy wrappers and held out his palm to catch them.
Brightly wrapped candies tumbled down into his hand.
Harlan picked out the most vivid-looking one and held it out to her. “You have one too. To make you happy p>
She said eating candy made people happy, and he wanted her to feel good too.
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Lyra’s throat tightened with warmth.
She took the candy, unwrapped it, and popped it into her mouth, the smiled brightly at him.
The faint redness in her eyes stood out sharply against her fair skin.
Harlan stared at her for a long moment, then turned his head away and took a deep breath.
Confused, Lyra wrote, “What’s wrong p>
Harlan swiped a hand across his face. “Nothing p>
Looking at her teary yet radiant smile, he’d felt his own eyes sting.
He really was getting old, growing far too sentimental these days.
Harlan turned his back to her. “I won’t bother you while you work p>
Lyra pressed her lips together and nodded.
She gave the dhole a gentle pat on the head, stood up, and quietly slid the service window shut.
After finishing delivering meals to the last few cells on the second floor, she glanced upward.
Dinner rollout would start soon. They only ate one meal a day. They probably would not eat things like bread, right?
Most importantly, she dared not venture deeper into the upper floors.
The fully feral Sentinels there had lost all human rationality.
Once they slipped into a rampage, they knew no allies, no kin.
Without raw meat to offer them, Lyra didn’t dare get close.
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Though her shift had only started in the afternoon, Lyra stuck strictly to the daily routine.
After guiding every spirit animal back to their respective owner, she fetched the utility cart to collect the dirty clothes for washing.
For all their differing personalities, the Sentinels shared an unspoken agreement on this matter.
None of them allowed her to touch anything, always waving her off and making her stand far away.
Lyra sighed inwardly.
She wasn’t like Felix, who would nuzzle up close just for a single piece of candy.
Speak of the devil, and there she was at the devil’s door.
Felix once again looked at her accusingly.
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Chapter 66 Pick One
Lyra fruze for a second, then smiled sheepishly.
She’d completely forgotten their previous agreement, rushing straight into her usual work without thinking.
She quickly wrote, “It’s my fault. I forgot our deal. I’m sorry p>
Last time they’d each broken a rule and called it even. This time, she had no excuses.
Felix crossed his arms over his chest. “So, what are you gonna do to make it up to me p>
Lyra thought for a moment and wrote tentatively, “What do you want me to do p>
A crafty glint flashed in Felix’s eyes. “Come here p>
Those two words alone made Lyra tense up.
Once bitten, twice shy.
She stepped back warily without hesitation.
Felix burst out laughing at her reaction.
Finished
“Wow, you really don’t trust me at all. Fine, if you’re gonna break our promise, I’ll break it too. I’ll go. sharpen a blade and hurt myself right now p>
Lyra stared at him, utterly perplexed.
She could never figure out what was wrong with this guy.
She hurried forward and tapped lightly on the iron cell door.
Felix turned his head, a triumphant grin tugging at his lips that sent a chill crawling up Lyra’s spine.
“You handed the initiative right back to me,” he said smugly. “That’s on
you p>
Lyra wrote quickly, “I was just asking first. I won’t agree to anything too unreasonable p>
Felix’s lips curved into a lazy smile, his pale green eyes glinting like rippling lake water. “I promise it’s nothing unreasonable p>
Lyra said nothing, still deeply skeptical.
Felix leaned in close and whispered through the window gap. “Only let my spirit animal play with you. Don’t let any others get near, especially Draven’s p>
Lyra frowned and shook her head.
All the spirit animals were gentle and harmless. Lucian’s dhole was the sweetest of them all, never resisting no matter how she cuddled it.
Seeing her refusal, Felix turned around, clearly annoyed, ready to drop the negotiation. “Then I’ll p>
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Lyra tapped the iron door again to stop him, twisting her fingers to signal him to propose another request.
He always used this to threaten her.
Just wait until tomorrow. I’ll replace your entire bed with cardboard!
Unaware of her thoughts, Felix stroked his chin and thought hard, before his eyes lit up with a new idea.
“Come here p>
Lyra stared blankly at him.
She pulled out her stun gun silently, warning him with a deadpan expression.
Felix chuckled at the sight. “I just want you to agree first. Why do you always assume the worst of me p>
Lyra rolled her eyes.
He knew exactly how ridiculous he was acting.
She’d never be so guarded if he acted normally for once.
Felix leaned even closer to the window, covering his mouth to whisper a new request.
Lyra’s eyes went wide the second she heard it, staring at him like he’d lost his mind.
Felix grinned unapologetically. “What? That’s not unreasonable at all p>
She frowned fiercely and wrote, “Not unreasonable? You’re being totally creepy p>
The description struck Felix as hilarious, and he doubled over laughing, clutching his stomach.
She was way too fun.
Once he’d calmed down, Felix said firmly, “Those are my only two requests. Pick one p>
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Feral Sentinels Obey Only Her
Lucia Morh
Lucia Morh is a passionate storyteller who brings emotions to life through her words. When she’s not writing, she finds peace nurturing her garden.