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t was a veiled warning.
If Lyra fully snapped, everything would go down in flames for every side.
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The Core Prime powers would never hand them over so easily. They would definitely keep some backup plan in place.
If they grew just comfortable enough to relent, Lyra might get out sooner.
What excuse they chose depended entirely on what stance they decided to take toward her.
She had not seen Zev since that incident.
She didn’t know whether he was angry or had simply given up on her.
If he won’t come to me. I’ll go to him.
Lyra gestured sharply at the Sentinel who had brought her meals.
Confused, the Sentinel motioned for her to type on his Star Brain to generate spoken audio.
“Send Zev to see me p>
The Sentinel looked perplexed. “Ms. Kaelin… didn’t Zev upset you last time p>
Lyra had no desire for extra conversation. “Bring him here p>
“…Understood p>
She sat down and ate her meal.
She had barely finished when footsteps echoed outside.
The footsteps halted right outside the door and did not move again.
Lyra wiped her mouth calmly, then rapped her knuckles against the table.
The door swung open.
Zev stepped inside, eyes cast downward, refusing to meet her gaze.
When he noticed her stand and walk toward him, his eyelashes fluttered, his emotions churning like a raging tide.
A cool–toned hand tilted his chin upward, and his heart gave a violent lurch.
Then he was forced to look straight at her.
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Lyra studied his face for a few beats, then reached into his pocket with practiced ease, searching for paper and a pen.
“I need you to do something forme p>
She passed the slip of paper over. Zey kept his eyes lowered as he read it. It felt like a heavy fist had slammed into his chest.
Truly. She called him over whenever she needed something, and cast him aside when she did not.
He knew full well he was nothing more than a tool for her to use. Yet when word came she wanted to see him, secret, foolish hope stirred inside him anyway.
What would she say?
What did she think about everything that had happened between them?
Maybe there was even the tiniest fragment of genuine feeling for him…
All those fragile hopes shattered the instant he finished reading the words on the note.
Zev’s gaze dimmed.
He kept his head bowed, saying nothing.
Lyra scribbled two more slips of paper.
The first read: “Go along with them, Obey Commander Knox. Wait for me p>
The second read: “Give this to either Felix or Rhys. Tell them I am safe, and they must not act recklessly p>
Kael would feed her intelligence about events unfolding outside, but Lyra did not trust him.
She would never pass these messages through his hands.
Lyra pressed both slips into Zev’s palms, and he remained completely silent.
Watching him look utterly crushed, she stuffed the notes deep inside his pocket.
She hooked one hand around the back of his neck and pressed her forehead against his.
She watched his trembling eyelashes, like a butterfly struggling silently against its bonds.
Lyra’s hand slid down to his wrist.
She took his Star Brain from him with familiar movements and typed blindly, “Are you still upset about what happened before?
“I was in a terrible mood back then. I’m sorry. Don’t be mad at me, okay p>
She ulted her head up and kissed him on the lips.
His breath caught sharply. He lifted his eyes, staring at her in shock.
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It was a veiled warning.
If Lyra fully snapped, everything would go down in flames for every side.
Finished
The Core Prime powers would never hand them over so easily. They would definitely keep some backup plan in place.
If they grew just comfortable enough to relent, Lyra might get out sooner.
What excuse they chose depended entirely on what stance they decided to take toward her.
She had not seen Zev since that incident.
She didn’t know whether he was angry or had simply given up on her.
If he won’t come to me, I’ll go to him.
Lyra gestured sharply at the Sentinel who had brought her meals.
Confused, the Sentinel motioned for her to type on his Star Brain to generate spoken audio.
“Send Zev to see me p>
The Sentinel looked perplexed. “Ms. Kaelin… didn’t Zev upset you last time p>
Lyra had no desire for extra conversation. “Bring him here p>
“…Understood p>
She sat down and ate her meal.
She had barely finished when footsteps echoed outside.
The footsteps halted right outside the door and did not move again.
Lyra wiped her mouth calmly, then rapped her knuckles against the table.
The door swung open.
Zev stepped inside, eyes cast downward, refusing to meet her gaze.
When he noticed her stand and walk toward him, his eyelashes fluttered, his emotions churning like a raging tide
A cool–toned hand tilted his chin upward, and his heart gave a violent lurch.
Then he was forced to look straight at her.
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Lyra studied his face for a few beats, then reached into his pocket with practiced ease, searching for paper and a pen.
“I need you to do something for me p>
She passed the slip of paper over. Zey kept his eyes lowered as he read it. It felt like a heavy fist had slammed into his chest.
Truly. She called him over whenever she needed something, and cast him aside when she did not.
He knew full well he was nothing more than a tool for her to use. Yet when word came she wanted to see him, secret, foolish hope stirred inside him anyway.
What would she say?
What did she think about everything that had happened between them?
Maybe there was even the tiniest fragment of genuine feeling for him…
All those fragile hopes shattered the instant he finished reading the words on the note.
Zev’s gaze dimmed.
He kept his head bowed, saying nothing.
Lyra scribbled two more slips of paper.
The first read: “Go along with them, Obey Commander Knox. Wait for me p>
The second read: “Give this to either Felix or Rhys. Tell them I am safe, and they must not act recklessly p>
Kael would feed her intelligence about events unfolding outside, but Lyra did not trust him.
She would never pass these messages through his hands.
Lyra pressed both slips into Zev’s palms, and he remained completely silent.
Watching him look utterly crushed, she stuffed the notes deep inside his pocket.
She hooked one hand around the back of his neck and pressed her forehead against his.
She watched his trembling eyelashes, like a butterfly struggling silently against its bonds.
Lyra’s hand slid down to his wrist.
She took his Star Brain from him with familiar movements and typed blindly, “Are you still upset about what happened before?
“I was in a terrible mood back then. I’m sorry. Don’t be mad at me, okay p>
She tilted her head up and kissed him on the lips.
His breath caught sharply He lifted his eyes, staring at her in shock.
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Lyra typed, “I know you have feelings for me, don’t you p>
Zev’s pupils quivered.
She kissed him once more. “I care about you too.
“I was never toying with you on purpose.
“This is my very first time pursuing someone I like. I had no idea how to start a conversation, so I shamelessly kept pestering you.
“But you reacted so coldly. I thought you had no interest in me. I feared I would only annoy you if I kept pushing, so I stopped reaching out.
“That is why you thought I lied to you, isn’t it p>
Zev held her gaze for a long moment, trying to find proof of honesty in her eyes.
After a pause, he spoke softly. “…Is this real p>
His voice was faint, full of wary uncertainty.
Lyra nodded, her expression completely sincere.
“What would I gain by manipulating you in this way?
“I pulled away only because I did not want you to grow to hate me even more.
“I have no experience with this sort of thing, and I have a terrible temper. Please do not hold it against
me p>
Zev pressed his lips together, still warm from her kiss. “…I am not p>
Lyra kept their foreheads pressed together and pressed for more. “Not what p>
Zev glanced away shyly, warmth rising across his cheeks. “I am not angry p>
Lyra’s face lit up. “That is such a relief. I worried I had completely disappointed you last time p>
Zev’s eyes flickered.
The disappointment he felt was directed at himself, for having no self–restraint around her.
“This matter is extremely critical. Right now, you are the only person I can trust.
“Zev. I really need you. Will you help me p>
Once she finished typing, she cupped his face, putting on a pleading, vulnerable expression.
Beneath her hopeful gaze, Zev’s heart trembled.
Okay.
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At his reply, Lyra’s lips curved upward.
She wrapped her arms round him and gave him a loud, clear kiss.
“Thank you! I knew you couldn’t bear to see me upset p>
Zev turned his face away, the tips of his ears burning bright red.
“Hurry and go. I will wait for you to come back p>
After sending the text, she slipped his Star Brain back into his pocket, then smiled and gently pushed him toward the door.
Zev’s mouth opened and closed, as if he wanted to say something else.
Lyra had already steered him outside, waving her hand in silent urging.
He closed his mouth and departed, burdened with her mission.
Lyra shut the door once he was gone.
She really should have listened to Maren’s advice.
When dealing with Sentinels with such rigid pride, she ought to have taken firm, direct action from the
start.
She would not be tangled up in all these messy complications now.
She was about to sit down when someone knocked at her door.
Unhurried, she tapped her knuckles against the table to signal for them to enter.
It was Kael.
His gaze drifted to the half–eaten meal sitting on the table.
“The food does not suit you p>
Lyra shook her head and pointed to her mouth, indicating that she didn’t feel like eating.
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Kael stepped forward to clear away the leftover dishes.
He asked casually while tidying up. “What did Zev come for p>
Lyra shot him a glance.
Kael held out his Star Brain of his own accord.
“Here to bond.” Lyra typed deliberately. “I’ve had my eye on him for a while p>
She kept going, taunting him on purpose. “And I’ve taken a liking to you too.
“You told me you wanted a chance with me, remember? But you only tossed out that one offhand comment and never followed through. I figured you were just joking around p>
Caught completely off guard by this unexpected offer. Kael froze, at a loss for how to reply.
Lyra tilted her head and studied him.
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Pretending not to notice how rigid his features had turned, she pressed further. “Does what you said back then still count p>
She walked closer and poked one finger lightly against his arm.
Cracks showed on Kael’s normally unreadable face,
He stared at her in sheer shock and stepped backward awkwardly. “I p>
What was he supposed to say?
Admit in front of a Guide that his earlier offer had only been a made–up excuse?
Had Lyra truly meant what she said just now, or was she merely changing the subject?
Kael’s eyes flickered. He held her gaze for two seconds before looking away in obvious fluster.
…Ms. Kaelin. please don’t joke about that p>
Lyra smiled, still tilting her head. “Why would you think I’m joking?
“You’re handsome and extremely capable. Anyone would be drawn to you.
“Zev will be coming by soon. You could join us.
Consider it a chance to get to know each other p>
Shock washed over Kael’s face.
He shook his head rapidly
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