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Lyra typed casually letting her Star Brain-read the text out loud. “Maybe. The Sentinels are just curious about a new Guide p>
The robotic voice gave no hint of her real tone.
“You’re selling yourself short,” Maren replied. “Sentinels aren’t all shallow. Plenty are drawn to you because of who you are, your strength and character p>
Lyra sent another flat, emotionless laugh through her device. Then she typed, “It feels like you two are trying to set me up with Sentinels p>
Ayla fell quiet, not sure how to answer.
Maren shot her an exasperated glance. No wonder Ayla got wrapped around her guards’ fingers so easily.
Maren hated beating around the bush. She clicked her tongue out of impatience and laid everything bare.
“Your personal guard noticed you’ve been unhappy lately, so he asked us to take you out and cheer you up. This idiot here thought you were miserable because you only have one personal guard. She wanted you to see what it would be like with other men p>
Ayla spun around, helpless to stop Maren’s rapid-fire confession. Once she finished, Ayla hurried to study Lyra’s reaction.
Against Ayla’s obvious panic, Lyra stayed perfectly calm.
In the glow from the screen, Ayla could even see the faint smile still curving Lyra’s lips.
“I see,” Lyra typed. “Thank you both for worrying about me. I’m fine, really p>
Ayla shot Maren a reproachful look.
Maren saw no reason to keep this conversation hidden. Ignoring Ayla, she kept going.
“Don’t pretend everything is okay. Stop punishing yourself. If someone makes you unhappy, make them miserable right back. Misery loves company, after all p>
Hearing such blunt words, Lyra’s polite smile slowly faded away.
Ayla shifted uncomfortably. “That’s just how Maren talks. She means no harm. We only wanted to help. I’m terrible at finding the right words, and Maren is just p>
I understand, Lyra typed. “I’m not upset, and I don’t blame you p>
Ayla hesitated. “If something is weighing on you, you can talk to us. We might not fix it, but we can listen and rant right alongside you p>
Ayla thought Lyra was sharp and articulate. Whatever troubled her had to be something serious.
Lyra stayed silent,
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Ayla worried she had overstepped and annoyed her, so she leaned back into her lounge chair.
None of them spoke. Awkward stillness hung heavy in the room.
After a while, Ayla noticed Lyra’s Star Brain light up as she typed.
“Honestly, I don’t know where to start. My troubles might sound like pointless complaining to you.
“So what if it’s complaining?” Maren shrugged. “Everybody has days where they want the whole world to burn p>
Lyra smiled. She actually admired Maren’s unapologetic attitude.
“I do have things weighing on me,” she typed. “I can’t go into detail. I’m forced to make choices, and neither option is one I want p>
Ayla blinked in confusion.
Maren pressed, “What are these
Lyra lowered her gaze. “Fo
“You’re already at the evils. Nobody works Hide away in your
Ayla nodded i
She still
No
for p>
ght finally make me happy p>
said. “If every path leaves you unhappy, pick the lesser of two for the end reward. Focus on getting the best possible outcome, ner stay stuck in the past or get eaten alive p>
t had dragged Lyra down for days, but Maren made sense.
real choice because fate pushes you forward,” Ayla offered. “If every option sucks, pick one p>
eir words over inside her head.
it,” Maren said lazily. “Whichever you pick, you’ll celebrate if it works and regret it if it rs is bending the outcome to what you actually want p>
personal guards who had waited the whole morning stood up the second their Guides Every pair of eyes locked onto their respective Guides.
n’s brows drew together.
potted that Lyra looked distant and distracted, and asked softly, “Is something wrong p>
ra slowly refocused her sight. She shook her head at his concerned expression.
off to one side, Maren slung
ts’ shoulders.
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He bent slightly, grinting, and secredy twirled the end of her ponytail between his fingers.
“Lyra, I’m heading out Call me when you want to hang out again
Lyra gave a faint smile and nodded.
“We’re off too!” Ayla waved cheerfully, hand locked with Torin. Several more personal guards crowded
around her.
Beside Maren’s group, they made a loud, lively crowd.
Lyra nodded once more and waved back.
Hadrien watched her quietly.
He took her hand, brushed his lips gently across her knuckles, and ventured carefully. “Did you not enjoy yourself today p>
He knew Lyra well enoug
n her smile was only for show.
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Lucia Morh
Lucia Morh is a passionate storyteller who brings emotions to life through her words. When she’s not writing, she finds peace nurturing her garden.