Chapter 325
Chapter 326 If Only We Had Met Sooner
He had nearly forgotten alt about that matter.
While he thought it over, Lyra waited quietly where she stood.
“I’m not sure whether it can even be done p>
Hope flared inside her the instant those words left his mouth.
“Someone can actually remove it p>
Nael shook his head with a bitter smile. “I cannot guarantee it.
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“The Federation once had a technological genius. He was the one who originally invented the restraint collar.
“But he hated Core Prime’s rigid rules and restrictions. One day, he vanished without a trace, and his name still sits on the wanted list.
“Setting aside how impossible it is to track one man across countless star systems, the collars have gone through countless upgrades since then. No one knows if he still understands how to bypass the newer models p>
Seeing Lyra gaze at him imploringly, Nael took a deep breath. “I’ll do my best to find him p>
Bright light sparked in Lyra’s eyes.
A moment later, she asked, “But Rainer said no one can unlock it without the correct passcode p>
“Have you spoken with Commander Knox?” Naei glanced at her, his tone layered with unspoken meaning.
Lyra hesitated.
She and Nael were, in a way, in this together. He was even helping her plan her escape from Core Prime.
She nodded. “Yes. We talked briefly p>
A thought flickered across Nael’s face. “Perhaps he believes the inventor is long gone.
“But I doubt a man like him would die so easily. I will do everything I can to track him down p>
Lyra bowed slightly, overjoyed. “Thank you! Thank you so much p>
Nael found her eagerness amusing.
“No need for such formal thanks. Besides, there is no guarantee we will ever reach him p>
Lyra nodded hard, her gaze still full of hope.
Nael studied her sparkling eyes and sighed softly.
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“Hadrien is truly fortunate to have a Guide who cares for him this deeply p>
Lyra smiled modestly and typed, “You will find someone like that someday too p>
Nael tilted his head. “Will I?
Lyra nodded firmly.
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“Of course. You are good–looking, a talented doctor, well–mannered, brilliant, and always willing to help others. Someone is bound to fall for you p>
Nael held her gaze. “Do you find those qualities appealing p>
Lyra modded again.
Nael asked, “Then don’t you like those qualities p>
Lyra froze, caught completely off guard.
She stared straight at him.
The corners of Nael’s lips lifted. His obsidian eyes reflected her stunned expression.
He suddenly chuckled. “Just joking. You look terrified p>
Lyra blinked and quietly let out the breath she had been holding.
She shot him an exasperated glare.
The more comfortable he became with her, the more he seemed to enjoy making strange jokes.
Nael’s shoulders shook with low, rich laughter rumbling deep in his chest.
When his amusement faded, his expression turned serious. He lifted one finger and tapped her bangs
twice.
“If only we had met sooner p>
His voice was barely above a whisper.
Lyra’s eyes went wide once more.
Nael leaned forward, curiosity glinting in his smiling eyes.
“I have wanted to ask this for a while. Why only one Sentinel p>
Lyra’s pupils trembled. She stepped back instinctively.
“My heart is small. There is only room for one person p>
Nael laughed at her answer, then grinned.
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His stare was unflinchingly direct, edged with half–playful, half–genuine intensity. Those deep eyes felt like they might pull her under,
Lyra broke eye contact.
“You can only receive wholehearted affection if you give your whole heart in return p>
Nael blinked.
“So that is how you see it…
“What if you never get that love back p>
Lyra pressed her lips together.
“Even then, it would still be a precious experience p>
Nael straightened, looking thoughtful.
“I see. ”
Lyra glanced at him. “Why bring this up all of a sudden p>
“Just curiosity,” Nael answered casually.
He strolled back and sat down in his chair.
“You are the only Guide who has stayed here this long with just one personal guard. I wanted to understand your point of view p>
Lyra turned toward him. “Am I really that strange p>
Nael picked up his silver pen again, clicking it between his fingers.
“You are like a frog among toads. You stand out just by being yourself. It is hard not to wonder p>
Lyra smiled faintly at his odd metaphor.
“Let them think I am strange. I know what I want p>
Nael watched her in silence for several seconds, then sighed quietly.
“What a waste…
Lyra stared. She typed, “Quit saying weird things p>
Nael repeated her line back to her. “Let them think I am strange. I know what I want p>
When she gave him a helpless look, he smiled again. “I just really liked that line p>
Lyra rolled her eyes lightly. “I am leaving”
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Leaving already?” Nael teased. “Who exactly are you running from p>
Lyra spun toward the door. “I am not running from anyone p>
Nael chuckled at her indignant back. “Stubborn p>
Lyra glanced over her shoulder and glared.
“Do not forget what you promised me p>
“I will not p>
Lyra stepped out and shut the door behind her.
A soft sigh echoed through the empty office.
Nael stared out the window, lost in his own thoughts.
Lyra snapped a photo of the hospital entrance and sent it to Elowen, letting her know she had finished her check–up.
Elowen messaged back, concerned about her results, and Lyra made up a reasonable excuse.
Stepping outside the White Citadel building, Sentinels waiting nearby for Guide assignments turned toward her, their expressions eager.
“Ms. Kaelin p>
“What brings you here today p>
“Do you need extra guards? Our squad boasts strong combat capability p>
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