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Chapter 76 A Dangerous Secret
… If she had known, she would have gone shopping during lunch break instead.
Felix’s voice cut through the air again. “What stuff p>
Excitement edged into his tone. “Is it the compensation you bought for me? Two gifts, remember p>
Lyra hesitated, then lifted her gaze.
She locked eyes silently with Hadrien through the dark, reflective visor for several heartbeats.
Resigned, she lifted the stack of packages once more.
She headed to Cell 103.
Rhys’ eyes lit up instantly. “Whoa! How’d you know this is my favorite snack p>
Before Lyra could reply, he reached out and grabbed what he wanted from the pile.
“Thanks, Lyra.
“You gonna try some? These spicy potato chips hit so hard p>
Lyra shook her head.
Finished
Rhys tore open the packaging eagerly as he spoke. Noticing Hadrien was still there, he tossed out another offer. “You want some p>
Hadrien stood a short distance away, hands folded behind his back.
“No, thank you. Enjoy them p>
“Alright, don’t mind if I do p>
Rhys grabbed a handful and crunched away, chewing rapidly like a squirrel.
Lyra shot a glance toward Hadrien, then carried the remaining parcels to Cell 120.
“Lyra p>
The moment the window slid open, Felix poked his head out, grinning with undisguised delight as he stared at her.
They’d agreed she’d come play with the crow as soon as she arrived.
Circumstances were different today, though.
Lyra pretended not to catch his expectant look and held out the pink dollhouse set toward him.
Felix froze for a beat.
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What’s this?” he asked, uncertain. “For me p>
Lyra nodded.
She also passed over a large jar of colorful modeling clay.
Didn’t he like kneading things?
Wasn’t he bored?
This ought to keep him occupied.
Felix studied the gifts, barely holding back a smile.
The crow stepped out from behind him, hopping forward eagerly to greet her.
Awane that Hadrien was watching, Lyra dared not act as casually as she usually did.
She shifted her body to block the creature and tried to herd it back inside.
Felix lowered his head. “Hey, what’s that about? You going back on your word p>
Lyra met his teasing gaze.
Frowning, she quickly flicked her eyes backward to remind him to watch the situation.
The lead administrator was standing right there.
Felix thought it over. “Fine p>
A smile tugged at his lips as he lowered his voice. “You owe me twice now p>
Finished
A short distance behind them, Hadrien silently observed the familiar, intimate space between the two.
Lyra pressed her lips together and gestured for Felix to step back so she could close the cell window
Before he pulled his head indoors, his gaze drifted casually toward Hadrien.
Once the window latched shut, Lyra turned to face Hadrien and managed an awkward, tight smile.
Hadrien said nothing.
She turned and headed toward the second floor.
Strangely enough, Hadrien remained on the ground floor; he did not follow to oversee her rounds.
Lyra stole quick side glances as she opened the small window for Cell 201 with a straight face.
Breakfast had been eaten. She breathed a quiet sigh of relief.
Just as she suspected–he only ate when no one was watching.
After dropping off the compensation gifts for the red fish and dhole, she reached Harlan’s cell.
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Harlan was already wondering where the crow and small fish that usually clung to Lyra’s shoulder had gone when she handed him a box.
“What’s this p>
Lyra smiled warmly and tapped her written note.
“A gift for you, in return for your kindness p>
Harlan raised his brows in surprise.
“For me? A gift p>
Lyra nodded.
A flicker of genuine surprise softened his perpetually weary face, bringing a spark of life back to his features.
He opened the box and found a weaving tool with multiple pre-wound yarn balls.
Lyra’s note read, “This will give you something to pass the time. You won’t scrape your hands raw anymore. Whatever you knit can keep you warm once the temperature drops-three benefits all at once p>
Harlan stared at the words, faint glimmers lighting up his eyes.
His scarred, calloused hand brushed the tool gently, trembling faintly with uncertainty.
After a long pause, he lifted his head and thanked her quietly, his tone soft with gratitude.
Lyra shook her head.
‘Do you like it p>
Harlan nodded firmly.
You thought of everything. I love it p>
Satisfied, Lyra smiled.
“Take your time figuring out the instructions. Come find me if you run out of yarn. I’m heading off now. See you soon p>
Harlan watched her gratefully, his rough voice softened by warmth.
“All right. Thank you for the gift p>
Lyra smiled faintly, stood, and closed the window.
When she turned, she spotted the dark figure standing on the level below. Her shoulders stiffened, and she hurried down the stairs.
Hadrien remained quiet, turning to walk toward the exit.
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Lyra twisted her hands and followed cautiously.
Once outside, Hadrien finally spoke.
“Is this how you interact with all the Sentinels p>
Lyra stared at the ground and nodded, nervous and unassuming.
She told herself she’d kept her boundaries in check today-apart from Felix
Hadrien fixed his gaze on the top of her head, his tone even.
“I can overlook most of it, but Felix p>
Lyra closed her eyes silently.
She knew this was coming.
“You need to keep your distance from him. Don’t grow too close, and don’t agree to his requests lightly p>
Lyra nodded again.
Understood. That guy was undeniably unstable.
She already tried to avoid him whenever possible.
It seemed Hadrien sensed she had not fully grasped the gravity of his warning.
He paused for a moment, then slowly delivered a shocking revelation.
“Before Felix came to the Black Spire, his mental state was already unstable.
“There is also a rumor about him eating people.
“It has never been fully confirmed, yet substantial evidence links him and his spirit animal to the incident p>
Lyra’s mind went blank at first.
Once she processed what she had just heard, her head hummed as if an explosion had gone off inside her mind.
She snapped her head upward, eyes wide with utter shock.
Hadrien watched her stunned expression, speaking flatly.
“Everyone reacts exactly like you when they first hear the story p>
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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.