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Lyra turned her head A dainty dessert sat upon the table.
Hadrien said, “Have some sweets. Might take the edge off p>
Take the edge off what?
Her frayed nerves, obviously.
Lyra lifted a hand and touched her own cheek. Had her anxiety really been so plain to read?
Seeing that small gesture, Hadrien smiled and slid the dessert plate toward her.
“Want some p>
Lyra sat down. She used an ornate embossed fork to cut off a tiny bite.
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The dessert was wonderful. It melted smoothly on her tongue, soft sweetness spreading down her throat.
Still, Lyra’s mood did not lift. Her thoughts kept circling toward what lay ahead.
She suffered from a kind of anticipatory anxiety. Dread would creep in over events that had not even happened yet, leaving her restless and on edge.
Seeing her listless expression as she took one absent bite after another, Hadrien walked over to the food counter and selected a brighthued drink for her.
“Try this one p>
Lyra sipped it out of courtesy.
She understood he was trying to comfort her, so she gave him a faint smile to show she felt a little better
She typed on her device, “Aren’t you going to eat anything p>
Hadrien’s gaze rested on her. “You go ahead p>
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He could not help wanting to feed her when she looked so cute.
And compared to most Guides, Lyra’s frame was noticeably slender.
Lyra glanced toward the counter. Attendants stood there preparing delicate bites, ready to cater to her needs.
She got to her feet, walked over, picked up a pastry and the drink, then carried both back and held them out toward Hadrien.
Her meaning was clear: You eat.
Soft amusement lingered in Hadrien’s eyes. He accepted the offerings.
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All right, then, he said, with quiet resignation.
The working attendants kept stealing quick glances their way.
A Guide showing such open care for a Sentinel was rare.
Only personal guards who held a Guide’s full trust earned that kind of consideration.
It did not take much to guess who Hadrien must be.
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Hadrien lifted the front section of his helmet, revealing his sharp, clean–cut features: high cheekbones, a straight nose, deep, piercing eyes. A faint curve at his mouth softened his whole expression.
He picked up the silver fork. His long, knuckled fingers against the fine metal looked like something carefully sculpted by an artist’s hand.
Lyra’watched him take a bite and quickly typed, “Is it good p>
Hadrien’s eyes curved slightly, and he nodded.
He was not fond of overly sugary treats, yet this dessert was perfectly balanced. That gentle sweetness settled warm inside him.
Lyra smiled, satisfied.
Hadrien watched her smile, faint light glinting in his eyes.
Zev arrived after finishing official business, stepping in on the quiet, warm scene between them.
Lyra’s smile faded the instant she spotted him.
Zev walked over with no trace of emotion.
“ Ms. Kaelin, we will reach Core Prime shortly. The White Citadel has arranged lodging for you.
“Tomorrow, your psychic power rating will be retested, and you will begin mandatory training for Guide purification protocols p>
At those words, Hadrien’s brows drew together.
“ Another test? ”
Zev shot him a glance.
Since Zev stood while Hadrien remained seated, his tone came across as cold and condescending-
“Of course. Ms. Kaelin’s psychic power level remains unknown. That rating determines which Sentinels she will be assigned to work with. You would not want her to suffer neural backlash
14 you p>
Hadrien fell silent.
Lyra paid little mind to the retest. One critical point seized her attention.
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What happens to Hadrien if I go to the White Citadel p>
Zev’s voice stayed flat, unaffected. “Hadrien knowingly broke the law and fled with a Guide without authorization. It is a serious crime. He must stand trial and accept punishment p>
Lyra’s brows knotted.
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Nothing had been said about this back at Black Spire. Now that they had traveled all the way here, they intended to settle scores after the fact.
Anger flared in Lyra. She stood abruptly. Then reality crashed over her.
They were under other people’s control.
She typed, “What will they do to him p>
“Following review by the Judiciary and verification from the Legislative Council, the Sentinel management department will impose confinement and official penalties,” Zev replied evenly.
Confinement? Penalties?
Lyra’s frown deepened.
They intended to pull Hadrien away from her, leaving her completely isolated and vulnerable.
Once she was disoriented and alone, others would step forward, offering comfort, fine food, and every comfort imaginable. Slowly, they would reshape her way of thinking.
She might end up like so many Guides on Core Prime, passively accepting a life where every need was handed to her without her ever needing to think for herself.
Lyra lifted her gaze, staring straight at Zev.
She typed, “How long will Hadrien be locked away p>
“That depends on the full list of charges. Prosecutors and judges will decide his sentence together,” Zev
said.
He paused for a second.
“ Authorities on Core Prime take Guide input very seriously. Since he acts as your personal guard, your testimony and formal plea could reduce his punishment p>
Lyra felt sharp contempt.
They claimed to value a Guide’s opinion, yet her words would only count as reference material, not final authority.
Still, she studied Zev with suspicion,
Why was he volunteering this information?
“If Hadrien is gone, who keeps me safe inside the White Citadel? What if something goes wrong p>
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Zev answered plainly, “Within Core Prime, you face zero threat from psychic monsters or rebel factions. And the White Citadel will satisfy every one of your needs. You have nothing to fear p>
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