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Chapter 193 Leave Me a Mark
Only once her figure vanished entirely from sight did the hyena retreat back inside the cell.
Rook sank onto the floor and let out a long, weary breath.
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Seeing his spirit animal standing in front of him and sensing its thoughts, Rook cursed in a foul tone, “ Screw off. You want to play nice, go do it alone Don’t drag me into it p>
The hyena let out a short, sharp bark in response.
Strength slowly returned to Rook’s limbs, and he pushed himself upright, jaw tight with anger.
“You mutt. Are you turning against me p>
The hyena bared its fangs and growled at its host once more.
Rook’s temper flared higher. “I’ll show you who’s in charge here p>
Shouts and the hyena’s snarls echoed through the cell block p>
Hearing Rook quarreling violently with his own spirit animal, the curious Draven sent his spirit animal to peek at the commotion.
Lucian also wanted his dhole to go watch the drama unfold, yet the creature shared none of its owner’s curiosity and refused to move.
“What the fuck are you staring at? Get lost p>
Thud!
Mid–argument with his hyena, Rook glanced up and spotted the red fish lingering by the window, watching his humiliation. He snatched up the first object he found and hurled it over with force.
The hyena bounded forward with a roar, slammed the window shut, then turned to resume its fierce standoff with the stubborn Sentinel.
Standing outside Cell 120, Lyra froze for a split second at all the racket.
Those two were truly beyond description.
She had always assumed all Sentinels and their spirit animals shared a harmonious bond.
It seemed every pair carried their own hidden struggles.
Poor hyena.
“What did you come to say? ”
Felix’s voice pulled her back to the moment.
She turned and found him staring intently at her. Flames of emotion flickered deep within his lake–blue
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She had mentioned she was going to meet someone important, and then she’d come straight to his cell
door
Just repeating the word “important inside his mind made heat surge in his chest, threatening to burn him away into thin smoke.
Lyra remembered her purpose and typed quickly
“I need you to stay calm while I’m gone. Don’t let your thoughts spiral out of control, or your contamination levels will rise again p>
Both Felix and Rook required extra care, which was why she had come to deliver this warning personally.
Felix never tore his gaze from her, his stare growing heavier by the second.
Out Loud, he answered obediently, “I promise p>
Lyra studied him for a moment, then returned to typing.
“Eat regularly, get proper sleep. Don’t pick fights with the others. Stop crafting sharp, dangerous items that could hurt you. Do not taunt staff. Cooperate with guards, and try to get along with everyone p>
Felix’s eyes clung to her. His gaze felt tangible, like a shadowy hand desperate to reach out, drag the earnest young woman before him inside, and lock her away.
He reined in that – dark impulse and nodded gently.
His voice dripped with honeyed softness.
“ I will follow every word you say p>
Seeing him so agreeable, Lyra was satisfied. If only he would act like this all the time.
She could not think of anything else to add.
She lifted a hand to stroke the crow perched on her shoulder.
The bird knew she was leaving, bowing its head and pressing itself sadly against her neck.
Lyra lifted the crow onto the windowsill and prepared to leave.
Felix called out to stop her.
“You really are coming back, aren’t you p>
He asked uncertainly, his eyes wide and hopeful.
Lyra nodded firmly, making a sincere promise.
At her response, Felix slowly stretched out his hand.
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Lyra wached him warily.
He had far too many reckless incidents on his record.
Even when he seemed calm and well–behaved, she suspected he was plotting something twisted.
Felix spoke, quiet desperation coloring his tone.
“Leave me something to remember you by.
“That way, every time I see it, I’ll think of everything you’ve told me p>
Lyra considered it and nodded.
She pulled out paper and a pen, ready to write down all her warnifigs line by line for him.
A faint, twisted smile tugged at Felix’s lips.
“That’s not what I mean. Leave me a mark.
“Cut one of my fingers off, or… give me a scar that will never fade p>
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Only something permanent would stay with him. Unlike the faint scent of her clinging to his clothes, which would fade away before long.
Lyra froze mid–motion as she pulled out her supplies, then closed her eyes slowly, drained.
Just as she suspected.
Whether he acted playful or quiet and compliant, his mind worked in ways no ordinary person could fathom.
He always said something utterly shocking.
Lyra glared at him sharply.
“You just promised me you wouldn’t harm yourself p>
Felix sounded utterly innocent.
“That rule only starts applying after you leave, doesn’t it p>
Lyra fell speechless.
“I won’t do that, and you aren’t allowed to hurt yourself either p>
Felix lowered his gaze, his tone turning bleak.
“But what if I never get to wait for you p>
Was he not even allowed to possess one thing that represented her before he died, aside from memories?
Hearing that, Lyra stiffened all at once.
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She bit her lower lip lightly.
It was true. Even though she swore she would return, there was no guarantee she would make it back, or arrive in time.
After a long silence, she began writing a note.
“Didn’t you say you wanted to become my personal guard p>
The familiar slip of green paper slid into Felix’s line of sight.
When he read the words personal guard, his body went rigid. He shot his head upward to lock eyes with her instantly.
His lowered lids lifted wide, like heavy doors thrown open.
Shock and wild hope blazed openly across Felix’s face.
“You p>
His lips trembled as he struggled to speak only that single word.
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