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ut the man felt her gaze.
He turned his head and caught her staring.
In the next heartbeat, Lyra lifted her hand, ready to press the alarm built into her brooch.
Then she heard him speak.
“It’s me p>
The familiar voice made her freeze mid–motion.
Lyra sat upright. She glanced at his wounds, then met his eyes directly.
Her brows drew tight as she shot him an accusatory look: Why did you ambush me?
Hadrien knew from her angry expression that she had misunderstood.
“That wasn’t me p>
Not him?
Lyra climbed out of bed, still doubtful, and stepped closer.
She reached for her Star Brain to type a question, only to find her wrist empty.
Her expression went rigid.
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It was her brand–new Star Brain, the one she’d spent half a month’s wages on. She hadn’t even figured out all its functions yet, and it held so many precious photos.
“It’s over there p>
Hadrien nodded toward the device.
She twisted to look, failing to catch the quiet helplessness in his tone.
Lyra snatched it up and typed quickly. “If it wasn’t you, then who was it p>
“I don’t know,” Hadrien replied honestly.
Back then, his only priority had been locating her and escaping safely. He’d had no time to dig into the stranger’s identity.
He could not confirm if the man belonged to the rebel faction or some other organization entirely.
Suspicion lingered within Lyra.
She studied his sharp, handsome features, everything still feeling unfamiliar.
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Tic why are you here p>
And why had he appeared at such a critical moment?
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She had not gotten a clear look at the person who had injected her from behind, yet she was certain it had been a man.
Hadrien said, “Why do you think I kept asking about your location and situation p>
Lyra did not answer. She continued watching him warily.
Why?
At first, she’d believed he was simply looking out for her. After all, she had told him she’d hit her hicad and lost all memories of her past.
Now, half of her suspected he’d only tracked her movements so he could strike when the moment was right.
Besides, she’d woken to find him standing over her. How could she trust him blindly?
Hadrien read every thought written across her face.
“If I planned to kidnap you, would I end up injured like this p>
Lyra froze.
After a beat, her gaze cleared.
He had a point.
Once Hadrien finished explaining everything that had transpired, Lyra’s mind went blank.
She shook her head frantically and typed rapidly on her Star Brain.
‘How could Jessa be part of the rebels?
‘I have nothing of value. What would she gain by abducting me p>
Hadrien said, “If you don’t believe me, come back to Black Spire with me. You can ask her yourself p>
He lowered his head to continue dressing his wounds.
Sensing the silence across from him, he glanced upward.
Lyra stared blankly at the floor, her pink lips bitten pale.
Moments later, the flat, robotic voice of the Star Brain’s AI echoed through the room.
“Could there be some mistake p>
She still refused to accept it.
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Jessa had been the first person to treat her kindly after arriving in this world.
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Whenever troubles weighed on her and she had no one to confide in, Jessa flew into a rage, vowing to fight
for her.
Around strangers, she stepped forward without hesitation, defending Lyra’s dignity and covering for her inability to speak.
Lyra would never forget lying beside Jessa’s hospital bed after what happened with Felix. Jessa had patted her gently, like an older sister.
Throughout their journey to Core Prime, Jessa never treated her like a country outsider. She patiently showed her around the planet and looked after her every step of the way.
To suddenly learn Jessa was dangerous, that she harbored ulterior motives toward her… Lyra could not bring herself to believe it.
Seeing Lyra’s devastated expression and desperate hope that there was another explanation, Hadrien dropped his gaze.
‘Wait until we get back. You can ask her face–to–face p>
Lyra lowered her head.
‘Has she already been taken back to Black Spire p>
‘Yes. Right after you lost consciousness. She tried to slip away and dispose of your Star Brain, and I intercepted her p>
Lyra sank to the floor and buried her face in both hands.
Hadrien said nothing as he watched her struggle to process the crushing truth.
He heard quiet sniffling. His hands paused mid–bandaging. He parted his lips, wanting to offer comfort, yet he could find no suitable words.
The truth was simply that cruel.
After a while, Lyra dropped her hands. Hadrien noticed her eyes were red–rimmed.
Text appeared on the Star Brain screen.
‘I’m sorry. I misjudged you p>
Hadrien said softly, “It’s fine p>
A faint, dry amusement stirred inside him.
No wonder Jessa had managed to get so far with her scheme; Lyra trusted people far too easily.
Lyra typed again, “I’m sorry. I got you hurt too p>
“It’s nothing serious p>
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“When can we head back p>
Hadrien looked down at her.
“Do you have anywhere you still want to visit p>
Lyra blinked, then shook her head listlessly.
“I want to go back as soon as possible p>
Hadrien said, “For now, we can’t p>
Lyra stared at him in confusion.
Hadrien sat with his back to the light. Sunlight traced the contours of his muscular frame, turning strands of his hair bright silver.
He explained, “Core Prime is conducting a planet–wide search for a Guide. Every space terminal is heavily guarded p>
Lyra frowned in confusion.
What did that have to do with them leaving?
Hadrien fixed her with his deep gaze and remained silent.
After a long pause, Lyra realized what he meant.
Slowly, hesitantly, she pointed a finger toward herself.
Hadrien gave a small nod.
Lyra’s eyes flew wide. She scrambled to her feet.
That couldn’t be.
How was that possible?
Hadrien said, “Have you never wondered why the Sentinels in your cell blocks have started showing signs. of recovery p>
Lyra nodded.
She had wondered.
She bowed her head and typed quickly.
“Draven thought it might be because their spirit animals get to move around freely. The positive mood flows back and heals them p>
Hadrien’s mouth twitched.
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