Chapter 23
Chapter 23 Walking the Pets
This kind of restraint was deeply humiliating for proud, battle–hardened Sentinels who’d once stood firm on the battlefields.
Draven hadn’t put on the clean clothes set delivered each morning. Instead, he wore a loose gray robe with wide hems–his transformed body made regular pants impossible to wear.
The guards had handled him roughly, tangling the robe’s collar even further. One shoulder slipped completely open, exposing a broad stretch of pale skin.
The fabric hung halfway off his frame, neither fully covering nor falling away, creating an undeniably alluring sight.
Lyra’s eyes went wide the second she spotted the bright crimson mermaid tail beneath him.
She stared, transfixed, at its glittering ruby–red scales for a long moment.
The tail was stunningly beautiful.
It explained why he always seemed damp whenever she brought his food–she’d simply assumed he loved spending hours submerged in water or showering nonstop.
Draven caught her gaze and smiled softly, eyes crinkling warmly.
Even bound tight to the restraint frame, looking thoroughly disheveled, he carried himself with easy nonchalance.
“Lyra p>
Cedric’s urgent voice cut through the air, pulling her attention away at once.
Cedric had already been guided onto the vertical restraint rack, yet he tilted his head to stop the guards from strapping the bite guard over his mouth.
His soft, glossy eyes locked onto hers, pleading gently.
“Could you do me a favor… Please take Goldie and the rest out to the yard enclosure? I’ve gotten them all ready; they’re penned safely inside the fencing.
“They’re all gentle, none of them bite p>
Lyra nodded quickly in agreement.
“Thank you” He never finished the sentence. The unyielding guards forced the bite muzzle over his jaw without hesitation.
Cedric’s neat brows drew together faintly, but he fell silent, only gazing down at Lyra from his elevated spot.
His small struggle had ruffled his soft hair across his neck, while a pair of fluffy little animal ears atop his head stood rigidly upright, stirring an instant surge of tenderness in anyone who saw them.
The two men were wheeled past Lyra, still secured to their restraint frames. Each met her eyes with a
Chapter 23 Walking the Pets
distinct expression.
raven wore his usual easy grin.
Fishe
Cedric’s gaze darted about, first worriedly thinking of his pets locked in his cell, then shifting back to Lyra in. a silent plea for her help.
Lyra gave a small nod to signal he had nothing to fear.
The guards tossed the second–floor keys back to her.
Lyra caught them, then hurried to drop off all the requested supplies for the other Sentinels.
Since Draven and Cedric were both out for yard transport, she set their deliveries somewhere visible right inside each cell door.
She paused, stunned for a second when she stepped into Draven’s room and saw an entire wall lined with massive water tanks.
Next, she headed to Cedric’s cell. Every cat and dog wore a leash, all secured within a fenced pen that they couldn’t slip out of.
The cats stayed quiet when she stepped inside.
The dogs didn’t bark either, only wagging their tails slowly as they watched her enter.
Just as Cedric had promised, they were perfectly well–behaved.
Lyra waved at them, and the friendly dogs instantly sped up their tail wagging, grinning, and panting as if a row of warm, happy faces greeted her.
She couldn’t resist stepping forward to stroke a fluffy Samoyed, a burst of pure, bubbly joy lighting up her chest like a fireworks display.
Its coat was impossibly thick and soft.
Cedric clearly took incredible care of every one of his animals.
She waved reluctantly, tearing herself away to check the remaining cells.
In Cell 205, Lucian spotted the bottle of rose essential oil she passed through the window and tilted his head with a lazy smile.
“I told you–it’s a gift for you p>
Lyra shook her head to turn the offer down.
Lucian’s gaze drifted down to the back of her hand, his soft eyes narrowed gently.
“Has it already healed p>
Lyra glanced at her knuckles. The bruise lingered there, left over from when she’d jerked her hand away in fright after Felix had startled her that morning.
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Still, she had no intention of accepting the oil.
Back then, she would bruise from even the slightest bump. She had long since gotten used to it, and they didn’t ache badly enough to bother her.
She scribbled a quick note, “Thank you for the thought, but I won’t need this. ”
She set the bottle down and moved to slide the service window shut, ready to leave.
Lucian pressed a hand to his chest, his tone heavy with quiet disappointment. “Alright then… My one nice gesture gets shot down right away p>
Once all supplies had been delivered, the cleaning crew stepped out of Draven’s cell. Lyra/quickly led Cedric’s pets away to clear the space for them.
The cats padded quietly beside her, curious about their new surroundings.
The high–energy dogs strained hard against their leashes, nearly yanking Lyra off balance in their eagerness to rush outside.
Several fellow staff members snickered and teased as they watched her struggle with the pack.
“You handling okay? If not, just leave them locked back up p>
“Watch your step–they’ll end up dragging you across the yard if you trip p>
Lyra smiled and shook her head, turning down their suggestion to abandon the animals.
She gripped the tangled leashes tightly in both hands; the bright, multicolored straps twisted together like a
rainbow.
The cats held their tails tall and stiff, striding forward with proud, bold postures.
The dogs darted back and forth, sniffing every surface and marking patches of ground, giving Lyra a mild headache.
Luckily, Cedric had come fully prepared–each dog wore a small fabric pouch strapped to its vest for waste pickup.
Lyra had never owned a dog herself, yet she adored every one of these creatures deeply.
Even stopping repeatedly to clean up after them didn’t bother her in the slightest.
The unusual sight of her surrounded by a whole herd of pets drew stares from every passing guard and attendant.
Other Sentinels across the cell blocks kept dogs for companionship, but no one else cared for nearly this many animals at once.
Far from looking annoyed, Lyra seemed to be thoroughly enjoying the chaos, balancing armfuls of leashes with dogs on one side and cats trailing on the other.
Mochi had spent time with her before, and halfway to the yard, it grew tired, plopping down flat on the floor and refusing to move another inch.
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