Chapter 290
Chapter 291 A Clumsy First Kiss
Hadrien’s heart skipped a beat.
“… Really?” he asked, uncertain.
Lyra nodded hard.
She typed, “When I say I need you, I mean it p>
As the Star Brain device voiced her words, Hadrien gazed intently at her.
He pressed his forehead against hers, their breaths mingling together.
His eyes softened. “Thank you p>
Lyra shook her head.
She truly never saw Hadrien as a burden.
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Life was unpredictable. If she wanted smooth, trouble-free days, she would have chosen to live in seclusion.
Yet reality would never grant them that luxury.
Besides, Lyra believed a bond forged through hardship felt far more genuine.
She looked back at Hadrien, eyes bright, and smiled gently.
Light makeup accented her features. Her round almond eyes were lined to look like a cat’s, and her smile made her glow.
Hadrien’s breath hitched. Her unshakable warmth filled his chest, and longing stirred in his
gaze.
He leaned in slowly. When he felt her quickened breathing, his lips brushed against hers, soft and sweet with lip gloss.
Hadrien felt equal parts thrill and nervousness.
Lyra’s eyes went wide. Her body tensed up, her breath catching completely. She looked like a startled kitten, utterly endearing.
Seeing that she did not pull away, Hadrien, his ears burning bright red, deepened the kiss.
Neither of them had much experience.
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Lyra grew stiff from nervousness. Though Hadrien took the lead, he had no clue how to go further.
Driven only by raw affection, he kept giving shy, light kisses, brushing his lips against hers. fumbling and testing.
It held no lust, only clumsy, tender love.
Eventually, Lyra’s face turned bright red from holding her breath. Hadrien blinked and pulled. back reluctantly.
Shiny lip gloss stained his pale lips, glistening like candy coating.
Lyra scrambled backward, face burning. She hung her head, gasping for air, too embarrassed to lift her eyes.
Hadrien ran his tongue over his gloss-slick lips, watching her with a mix of shyness and smoldering, unfulfilled longing.
Thick, awkward silence filled the vehicle.
After a long moment, Lyra typed, “…Turn around p>
Hadrien blinked and obeyed at once.
The second his back was turned, Lyra clenched her fists and screamed silently inside her head.
Ahhhhh!
Hadrien lifted a finger and lightly touched his lips.
He stared at the bright gloss left on his fingertip, a foolish, soft smile tugging at his mouth.
He pressed his lips together again, as if reliving the kiss.
Some time passed.
Hadrien ventured, “…Can I turn around now p>
His voice was unbelievably soft, smooth as melted honey, warmth spreading all the way from her ears down to her heart.
Lyra froze.
Receiving no reply, Hadrien assumed she was still mortified and kept his back toward her.
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Then something soft bumped against his spine.
Her fuzzy head pressed into his back.
Her synthesized electronic voice sounded.
“You didn’t even warn me…
Hadrien could easily picture her shy, chiding expression.
He swallowed hard, his voice light as a feather.
“Alright. Next time I’ll give you a heads-up p>
Right after he spoke, a light fist thumped against his back.
Hadrien smiled and spun around, pulling the bashful girl into his arms.
Lyra rested her cheek against his chest, listening to his rapid, powerful heartbeat.
It thumped loud enough to feel right beside her car.
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They held each other quietly. The awkward, charged tension faded, replaced by calm peace.
Outside the hovercar, one official after another gave grand, rousing speeches.
No one inside paid them any mind. Everyone waited for their racing hearts to slow down.
When all the officials finished their addresses, Lyra was called out again for official press interviews.
She carried herself far more composed than before.
Still, the makeup artist had laid the blush on rather heavy. Her lip color was less crisp than earlier, smudged around the edges.
These were trivial flaws, though. She looked beautiful all the same.
The instant she sat down, several microphones drifted toward her.
“Ms. Kaelin, what inspired you to offer purification for Sentinels held inside Black Spire p>
Lyra smiled and typed her reply. “To strengthen the Federation, honor our people, and reunite broken families p>
“Could you share about your life before you awakened your Guide powers p>
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Lyra typed. “Those days were nothing but hard lessons. I have no wish to revisit them p>
In other words: Nope. Not telling.
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“Now that you have spent some time on Core Prime, have physicians from the White Citadel proposed treatment for your damaged throat p>
Lyra typed, “The White Citadel doctors are very competent. I have simply grown used to communicating this way. Sometimes, it’s better to listen than to speak. Don’t you agree p>
“Ms. Kaelin, why does your personal guard wear a high-risk convict restraint collar p>
Lyra stressed her point in her typed message. “As I have said, it is not proof of criminal guilt. Just because I do not speak aloud does not mean I am mute, right p>
“Ms. Kaelin, you clearly hold Hadrien in very high regard. Have you already chosen him as your personal guard before finishing your Guide training p>
Lyra nodded. “Yes. As a Sentinel, he carries out every duty faithfully. As my mate, he is thoughtful and reliable. His reason and courage inspire me, and I have so much to learn from him p>
Behind her, Hadrien watched her, his eyes overflowing with tender affection.
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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.