Chapter 376
Chapter 377 Hidden Scars
Garen and his squad returned carrying stacks of wrapped gifts.
Lyra passed them out one by one.
Rook huffed when he received his own. “At least you’ve got some decency p>
Lyra flicked the hyena’s ear, very lightly this time.
98
Finished
Rook’s heart gave a sharp lurch. His gaze toward her stayed fierce and heavy, yet there was no real anger behind it.
Once every gift had been handed out, Lyra typed to Nael. “Can I come back here and eat lunch with them later p>
Several men inside the cell brightened at those words.
Nael fell quiet for a moment, then nodded.
Lyra spun around, face lighting up with joy, and gestured to the group. “I have to go for now. See you soon p>
Felix waved reluctantly. “Come back early, Lyra p>
Rhys nodded. “Go ahead. Don’t exhaust yourself p>
Rook snarled, “If you don’t show up, you’re dead meat p>
Lyra tilted her head and stared at him without a word.
Rook snorted, clutched his gift, and retreated into his cell.
Lyra smiled again, waved goodbye, and walked out alongside Nael and the guards.
The moment she left, silence settled over the cell block.
Someone could not hold back a sharp intake of breath.
Marcel casually unwrapped the small trinket Lyra had given him. “I don’t know why you’re all pretending p>
Thanks to Yoren’s influence, the Oversight Council had not brutalized him personally.
They had each been locked alone in separate rooms, so Marcel had no idea what the others had endured.
1/5
9:31 1 check in
Chapter 377 Hidden Scars
98
113
Finished
He only remembered seeing how deathly pale every man had looked during the transfer to Black Spire.
No obvious cuts or bruises marked their skin, yet all of them had been weak–limbed, barely able to stand without being supported by guards.
Anyone who had lived on Core Prime knew the Oversight Council’s methods.
There were violent tactics and invisible ones, endless ways to break prisoners into talking.
Even after everything they had suffered, the second they heard Lyra was coming, every single one of them pretended nothing was wrong.
Marcel could not wrap his head around it. Why hide it? If it hurt, just say so.
Draven let out a low chuckle. “You don’t understand this, young master p>
Marcel’s expression darkened. He fought down his temper before snapping back. “No, I don’t. Because I would never be this foolish p>
They wanted the Guide’s concern, yet they swallowed all their pain in silence.
It made no sense.
Cedric spoke softly. “They just don’t want Lyra to worry p>
Harlan added, “When you care for someone deeply, all you want is for them to stay carefree p>
Rhys agreed, “Telling her would only pile more stress onto her shoulders. Even Felix gets that much p>
Marcel frowned.
He could ignore the first statement, but what was that supposed to mean?
Am I worse than that madman Felix?
Felix grinned. “Good that you don’t get it. Lyra doesn’t pay you any mind anyway p>
Marcel scoffed in contempt. “ As if I would care p>
Felix smiled brightly. “Perfect, then p>
Marcel’s face turned icy cold.
2/5
9:31 1 check in
Chapter 377 Hidden Scars
98
Finished
Later, while Lyra was purifying a Sentinel, only Nael and Garen remained in the purification chamber.
She typed, “Who do you think is telling the truth p>
Nael answered without hesitation, “Kael p>
Lyra’s brows drew together faintly.
“What he claimed can be verified easily. He gains nothing by lying to you,” Nael explained. “As
for these men… judging by how they act toward you, they are deliberately keeping things hidden to spare you distress p>
Lyra typed, “But I checked quietly. None of their spirit animals bear physical injuries p>
Nael fell quiet, looking at her. Not all suffering left visible marks.
“…As one Sentinel said, what they went through might not have been simple physical beatings p>
That was the gentlest way he could frame it, so she would not sink further into guilt.
Lyra nodded thoughtfully.
She typed toward Garen. “Please arrange meals to be delivered to Cell Block Six later p>
Garen acknowledged the order and turned to leave before Lyra added another note. “Order whatever you and your squad would like to eat as well p>
Garen paused, something unspoken on his tongue, and simply replied that he would see it done.
Lyra stood beside an oryx and kept working on purifying contamination, full of quiet anticipation.
“Smells amazing already!” Felix called out the instant the food cart rolled through the door.
Garen intended for his men to pass out the meals, but Felix fixed his eyes expectantly on Lyra. “I want Lyra to hand mine to me p>
Garen glanced back in surprise.
Lyra stepped forward with a smile. “I’ll do it. You men go eat p>
“That is hardly proper,” Garen protested.
Felix cut in, “What’s improper about it? Lyra brought us food before. She even fed me by hand
3/5
9:31 Tue, Oct 6
Chapter 377 Hidden Scars
once p>
Nael shot him a sharp side–eye.
Rhys retorted sarcastically, “You must be so proud of yourself, idiot p>
Felix’s grin vanished at once.
3 98
Finished
Another argument was about to ignite. Lyra clapped her hands sharply, cutting them both off.
“Enough fighting p>
She felt like a kindergarten teacher herding unruly children.
She pushed the food cart onward by herself.
Garen moved to stop her, but Nael held him back.
“Let her. If it makes her happy p>
Garen hesitated and backed off.
He could not understand why Lyra indulged these prisoners so freely.
Though Lyra had told everyone to start eating, they followed protocol. None would touch their food before their Guide ate first.
By the time Lyra finished distributing plates and returned, she found them carefully setting out tables and chairs for her.
“Ms. Kaelin, please take your seat p>
Lyra typed her thanks and asked, “Where will you sit p>
Garen said, “Do not worry about us. Standing is fine p>
Lyra looked to Nael. “Are there no extra chairs? ”
“I will send guards to fetch more,” Nael replied.
Lyra nodded.
She picked up her own meal, ignored the offered chair, and walked over to sit down right among the crowd of spirit animals.
4/5
9:31 Tue, Oct 6
Feral Sentinels Obey Only Her
Ruby Walker
Ruby Walker is a rising voice in the world of romance and spicy fiction. With a gift for weaving deep emotions, sizzling chemistry, and unexpected twists, her stories are a blend of passion and drama that captivate readers from start to finish. Ruby’s writing style is bold and irresistible—perfect for those who crave intense, addictive love stories.