Chapter 382
Chapter 383 The Guide’s Secret
He watched her stagger forward, about to tumble, and Rook spread his arms with a triun grin.
He caught her, locking her tight within his embrace, and shook her deliberately through teeth.
“Look at you. Barely any weight–where’s all that fire coming from p>
Trapped in his arms, Lyra could neither stand nor strike back.
She bent her knees and jammed them hard against his back, signaling for him to let go.
“Nope. You think I’m gonna drop you just because you say so? I’ve got my pride p>
Lyra prepared to wait for his body’s involuntary reaction to kick in and twisted her head av
A rough hand cupped her jaw and forced her face back toward him.
Rook lay on the ground, lips curved in a wicked, arrogant smirk, eyes half–lidded. “Look at 1
Lyra’s expression went flat, and she tried to turn away again.
The grip on her jaw tightened, compelling her to obey.
She glared daggers at him, only for him to press down on the nape of her neck and lift his fa toward hers.
Damn him.
This jerk only knows how to lick people!
When Rook finally pulled back, sated by the kiss and softened by the Guide’s psychic influenc he released her with a satisfied smirk.
As if that were not enough, he leaned in and breathed low against her ear.
“You got me all worked up p>
Lyra’s face instantly burned.
Taking advantage of his dazed state, she scrambled to her feet and laid into him with fists and kicks.
In a good mood, Rook offered no real resistance.
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He shielded his most vulnerable parts, curled onto his side with his back toward her, ar vent her anger.
His total indifference only stoked Lyra’s rage higher.
She slammed her knuckles repeatedly against the side of his head.
He did
Wh
flinch, yet her own knuckles throbbed painfully.
ull so hard?
ed to show weakness.
mid–assault, she subtly rubbed her aching fingers, then typed, “Talk. Will you go g fights and running your mouth again p>
ok glanced over at her and tossed out a suggestive retort.
yra missed the hidden meaning. Furious that he still showed no remorse, she resumed beating on him.
Rook stayed silent.
Lyra crouched and twisted his ear between her fingers. A sharp hiss of pain finally escaped 1
“Lyra!” Rook snarled in rage.
Lyra let go and typed, “Next time you misbehave, I’ll rip your ear clean off. It’s useless on you anyway p>
Rook shot her a scathing look. “You viper p>
Smack!
Lyra landed an open–hand blow against his shoulder.
Fighting this Sentinel had drained every bit of her energy.
She kicked h
“When
Ly
d her face roughly, and headed for the exit.
led out behind her as he slowly got to his feet.
g his way, and slammed the cell door shut with a loud
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That little mute needs another lesson.
Ignoring the aches across his body, Rook stepped up to the small window.
He saw Nael standing in front of Lyra, gently wiping her cheeks with a clean white handkerchief.
The same woman who had fought like a feral tiger only moments ago now sat quiet and
Neither of them turned toward the window, fully aware of his bitter stare.
Being completely ig
It was time for
Starting tom this to any
She sin
He
rkened Rook’s mood by the second.
rify other Sentinels.
iting hours would be shorter and irregular, yet she said nothing
dbye and typed, “See you tomorrow p>
ould return tomorrow eased everyone’s minds.
on p>
bout me, Lyra p>
gave the group a nonplussed look, then turned and left.
n their way back, Nael stole a glance at her and ventured carefully. “What do you make of hem? ”
She called them friends, but after what had just happened…
Lyra fell silent.
Even while fu
she had no
Nael
‘ her against the wall and forced that kiss upon her.
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If she had truly wanted him punished, she would have ordered the Wastelands Squad to that insolent Sentinel senseless instead of sending the others away.
Lyra stared straight ahead with a calm expression.
Sooner or later she would need to face this reality.
Her mindset had gradually changed under the influence of this place.
If someone
consider
ted her well and she felt no revulsion toward them, she could allow hersel
A defe
dan
uide in this interstellar era was like a scholar wandering openly through ds carrying priceless treasures.
Sentinels as her weapons to stay safe.
ed protection. They needed her purification.
xchange.
message popped up on her Star Brain that night.
We’re searching for the rebels in multiple groups. Everything is fine, so don’t worry. Love y
After reading Hadrien’s message, Lyra put the device away.
Her gaze settled on Nael before her.
Once again, she had been lured over by the giant panda.
After watching its performance, Nael fetched warm water for her feet.
He knelt before her, medical–gloved hands submerged in the basin as he massaged her feet.
Lyra stared at the top of his thick hair and slowly lifted her hand.
Feeling the light touch, Nael looked up with a soft smile. “What is it p>
Lyra stroke
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before pulling her hand away and typing, “You don’t need to
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Nael dried the water, emptied the basin, and washed his hands before returning.
“It’s fine. I enjoy taking care of you p>
He brushed stray strands of hair from her face.
“You’ve worked hard all day. You should get some sleep p>
Lyra said no more and nodded, slipping beneath the covers.
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he blanket securely around her.
to lie down on the other side, the Star Brain on Lyra’s wrist chimed.
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