Chapter 414
“Would you let me fall?” Lyra typed across his Star Brain.
Kael replied earnestly, “I would never p>
Lyra smiled. “Then where is the danger p>
Kael tried to reason with her, but Lyra wrapped both arms straight around his waist.
“I am not afraid of anything precisely because you are here p>
Kael froze mid–sentence, his lips parted.
Finished
His gaze drifted without focus, every thought fixed on Lyra pressed close against him and those soft words.
That show of complete trust and reliance threw his normally calm mind into utter turmoil.
Lyra rested against his chest, clearly hearing his rapid, pounding heartbeat.
Out of Kael’s line of sight, the corners of her mouth tugged upward in a faint smirk.
“What did you come to see me about p>
That snapped Kael back to his senses. Once he made sure she was steady, he hurriedly stepped away.
“I have questions for you today p>
Lyra had been ready to keep teasing him, but she dropped the idea.
She nodded in understanding and turned to head outside first.
Kael glanced down at where she had been pressed against him, an odd hollow feeling settling over him.
Inside the interrogation room, the place she was brought to every single day, Lyra sat upright.
Unlike her previous indifference, she propped her chin in her hand and stared unblinkingly across the table at Kael.
Her intense gaze drew repeated sideways glances from his fellow officers sitting nearby,
Kael kept his composure. “Is there anything you’d like to explain about the contents of your Star Brain
Lyra tapped idly at the audio–transcriber with one free hand. “Explain what p>
Beneath her bold, unflinching stare, something flickered deep inside Kael’s pupils.
“Who were you negotiating with? When did you first make contact? Besides these messages, did you communicate in any other way?
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“…And what was your objective p>
Mid–question, Kael distinctly felt her eyes drift down to his lips.
Lyra wore a bright, amused smile. “I don’t know. I have no idea. I don’t understand p>
Kael pressed his lips together and fell quiet. “Please tell us the truth p>
Finished
He put on a stern official act, and Lyra lifted her brows, feigning helpless innocence. “I truly have no idea, Captain Vossler p>
Kael stared. “Your own Star Brain, and you know nothing p>
Lyra nodded. “You can only confirm the device belongs to me. Where is the actual proof that I was the one communicating with that person?
“Someone could have stolen my Star Brain and framed me on purpose p>
Kael’s expression turned grave.
“Ms. Kaelin, we recovered it tucked deep inside the back drawer of your room.
“Hidden that well, and you claim you knew nothing of it p>
Lyra blinked, putting on a look of sudden realization. “So that is where it ended up. It went missing ages ago. I thought I would never see it again p>
“Yet we found only your fingerprints all over it p>
Lyra met his eyes openly. “It is my Star Brain. Naturally, only my prints would be on it p>
Kael said. “Doesn’t that prove you were the only person who ever used it p>
Lyra typed her retort. “If someone planned to frame me, they would have come fully prepared. They could have worn gloves p>
For the first time, Kael grasped just how deft she was at twisting every point.
So you refuse to admit you are responsible for those communications p>
Lyra merely smiled and offered no further reply.
Kael pushed onward. If this was a setup as you claim, who do you believe would do such a thing”
Lyra held his gaze for two quiet seconds before typing again.
“How should I know?
Thad no part in any of those events. If you insist on accusing me of colluding with enemies, bring concrete, direct evidence proving my guilt. Until then, you cannot keep me detained p>
His fellow officer glanced over toward Kacl.
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Kach lowered his eyes, lost in thought.
“We will find that evidence.
With that, he stood. “Let’s go.
Lyra rose and walked back toward her quarters under his escort.
Finished
Along the way, she paid no mind to their surroundings, grabbed his Star Brain, and typed, “How are Nael and the others p>
Kael shot her a sharp look and clenched his fist.
“Protocol forbids me from sharing information on other suspects p>
That meant Nael and the rest were still being held within Oversight Council facilities.
Lyra typed sharply. “You cannot even produce solid proof against me, so why keep them locked up? That is not reasonable p>
Kael stayed silent.
Lyra asked, “Will you torture them p>
Still no answer from him.
Lyra frowned and pressed, “Will you or won’t you p>
He would not respond.
Annoyed, Lyra pulled her hand away and strode forward quickly.
Kael paused, then quickly followed.
Once back inside her room, Lyra sat down with her back turned toward him, sulking.
Kael stepped closer and finally spoke. “They are in custody, but no torture has been used against them so
far
Lyra twisted around to look at him, her previous pout fading. She arched an eyebrow as if asking. Really?
Kael gave a short nod.
Relief washed over Lyra.
She glanced toward the doorway, reached for his wrist, and typed, “If I cooperate and go along with you, will they be released p>
Kael hesitated, then nodded once.
Lyra’s sinile returned. She tugged at his arm, swaying it back and forth in casual, easy affection.
Kael turned his head away awkwardly and shifted the subject.
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Finished
“Why were you standing on top of the table earlier p>
“Bored,” Lyra typed. “Tjust wanted to look outside. I saw multiple hovercars pass by. I wondered if the Guides were being taken out to perform purification work p>
Kael turned back, studying her face searchingly.
He suspected she was deliberately testing him, though he had no proof.
Lyra let him examine her, still smiling.
“Those were Black Spire detainees,” Kael told her. “Including the people you care about. They were transported to the quarantine zone early this morning p>
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