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Chapter 449 The Stolen Kiss
Whoa, that’s some obvious favoritism right there,” August teased.
The rest said nothing, their eyes glinting with amusement.
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Kael’s expression froze for a heartbeat. His gaze swept between Lyra and Specter before slowly drifting
away.
Color crept across Specter’s cheeks, and a quiet thrill bloomed in his chest.
He waved a hand to shoo August off at the jibe. “Mind your own business. Get going p>
August huffed softly, threw one more glance at Lyra, and turned to leave.
Reid kept his thoughts to himself, calmly pulling his eyes away.
Wren and Avery also stared at the pair, curious.
“The Guide’s got good taste, picked herself an easy target,” Jasper remarked with a grin, his words heavy with hidden meaning.
Lyra’s eyes flickered.
Specter shot back at once, “Don’t talk nonsense. Just go p>
Jasper tilted his head, smiling at him.
“What’s the rush? Am I holding you up p>
Panicked, Specter quickly checked Lyra’s face.
Thankfully, she showed no sign of anger.
“Guide, ignore him. Let’s go p>
He turned, tugging Lyra’s hand and walking straight toward the cabin without a backward glance.
Lyra glanced sideways. Jasper, still wearing his spider mask, remained rooted where he stood, watching them leave.
A flicker of unease stirred inside her.
Specter’s voice trembled. “G–Guide… what did you want to see me about p>
His heart hammered wildly, though he tried to keep his demeanor restrained.
He still held her hand, his eyes fixed on hers, bright with anticipation.
Whenever his emotions stirred, the color of his irises deepened, resembling a sea monster lurking beneath dark waves, glowing faintly in the dim light
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It looked a little frightening at first glance in the dark.
Lya steadied herself and smiled at him.
Specter’s heart skipped a beat, wondering if this was a silent invitation.
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In truth, Lyra weighed her options. Should she offer a small kindness first, then state her purpose, or state her request before giving him anything in return?
While she hesitated, Specter’s face flushed red, and he leaned in slowly, testing the waters.
Lyra watched him.
His bright blue pupils darkened into deep, shadowy sapphire.
The way he looked at her swirled with tangled feeling: focus, sincerity, tender affection, hope, and careful
wariness.
She knew that gaze well.
The space between them shrank. The air felt thick, as though strong spirits had been poured into it, warming their cheeks just from breathing it in.
Just before Specter’s lips could touch hers, the image of Hadrien flashed through Lyra’s mind.
She turned her head aside on instinct.
Specter froze completely.
The air turned heavy, suffocating.
For Specter, swept away by his first rush of love, it was like a bucket of ice water dumped over his head, washing away all the courage he had mustered.
Lyra could easily imagine his expression without looking.
Though new to romance herself, she had far more experience than him.
Regaining her composure, she quickly found the right words.
“How bold of you. A Guide isn’t yours to kiss whenever you want p>
Specter’s heart jolted. He lifted his eyes.
Lyra tilted her head, smiling playfully, her eyes teasing.
It was as if the rejection had only been a feigned refusal, a little game.
The gloom from his rebuff melted instantly. Specter dropped his gaze, embarrassed.
“…I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have –
Before he finished, something soft brushed lightly against his cheek, gone in an instant
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Specter’s mind went completely blank.
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Heyes widened as he stood frozen, blood surging through his body like floodwater breaking a dam.
Lyra, the thief of that quick kiss, wore a sly, faintly smug smile.
“But a Guide can kiss whoever she chooses p>
Specter lost all sense, simply staring at her blankly.
Seeing his dumbfounded look, Lyra laughed and tapped his forehead.
“Silly boy p>
Specter jerked his head back.
Already unsteady on his feet from the kiss, he stumbled one step backward.
His lips pressed together, but the corners tugged upward uncontrollably. His eyes shone, brimming with joy and excitement as he looked at her.
Lyra took his hand of her own accord, her smile bright.
“I want to feel the wind p>
Specter nodded without hesitation.
His words stumbled out in a messy rush. “I’ll- I’ll go with you, feel the wind p>
Lyra shook her head.
“No. I mean inside the game.
“Beautiful scenery, wind brushing over us. Just you and me p>
Her words were like poison coated in thick honey, and Specter drank them down willingly.
“Alright… I’ll play with you p>
Lyra’s smile widened.
For a moment, her expression resembled the open, cheerful look she’d worn at the very beginning,
Specter was stunned, as if seeing her again as she’d been back on the second–tier planet.
Inside the game, watchers waited around every corner.
But to avoid suspicion, none dared approach them openly.
They only passed by like ordinary players, keeping a subtle, quiet eye on the pair as they held hand tried every amusement the world offered.
Lyra never stopped smiling.
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Specter kept stealing glances at her, his heart full of warmth.
Ly seemed full of energy, eager to try every attraction, grinning the whole time.
Yet beneath it all, anxiety gnawed at her.
She could only access this game with Specter’s help.
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But with him beside her, even if someone had uncovered her identity, they would not dare move openly.
So far, nothing had happened.
Had the clues she left not been enough?
She needed to think of another plan.
“I think we’ve tried almost everything here p>
Specter said, “There’s still plenty left. Should I take you to each one p>
Lyra shook her head, looking worn out.
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