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Blood kept draining from Jessa. Her vision blurred, and she struggled for breath as she stared at her brother, whose eyes burned red.
“Jessa, you’re gonna be okay. I’ll find a way to save you p>
“Don’t be scared. Hold on. I’m taking you to a doctor right now p>
Wren’s hands shook violently. He spoke fast and moved to lift Jessa and carry her for treatment.
Reid blocked him. “If you move her like this, you’ll only make the wound worse p>
“Then what the hell do we do!” Wren’s red eyes snapped upward. “Just stand here and watch her die p>
“If you don’t mind, we brought medical staff with us p>
Rainer and his group had drifted closer without anyone noticing, his voice calm and rational amid the chaos.
The medics had originally come along specifically for Lyra.
At those words, Wren whipped his head toward them.
Even in his panic over Jessa’s injury, he knew these people were still their enemies.
Reid and the others stared at Rainer with heavy suspicion.
Rainer rested one big hand on Lyra’s shoulder and gave it a gentle pat.
“Ms. Kaelin said the two of them were like family, didn’t she? I don’t think she wants to watch this lady die p>
Lyra snapped back to her senses, her gaze blank as she looked up at Rainer.
Reid glanced between Lyra and Rainer.
“What do you want in exchange p>
Rainer draped an arm over Lyra’s shoulders, guiding the still stunned girl back and handing her off to the others.
“What do we want? Simple. We’re taking every last one of you rebels into custody p>
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Out of the corner of his eye, Reid spotted more fighter craft circling the perimeter.
A faint, helpless smile tugged at Reid’s lips.
He didn’t hesitate for long.
“Save her first p>
They had Lyra feeding intel from the inside, and the enemy commander was sharp and resourceful.
He had lost this round, and he accepted it.
Rainer wasted no time and called the waiting medics forward.
“Lyra! Finally get to see you! Let me check you out p>
Felix’s voice was bright with relief, but before he could get a good look at her, Rhys hauled her aside.
Rhys scanned Lyra top to bottom and asked with concern, “You alright? Did you get hurt back there p>
Rook stepped in to examine her. When he saw her empty stare, he grunted, “Shocked stiff p>
Arthur stepped forward with a stern face and stopped Rook’s rough handling.
“Watch your manners p>
Rook’s brows drew tight. He ground his teeth, his gaze dark.
Draven smiled softly and took Lyra’s hand. He used a clean cloth to wipe the blood from her palm bit by bit.
Seeing her crane her neck to keep watching Jessa, he reassured her, “Don’t worry. We brought plenty of supplies and emergency gear. She’s going to pull through p>
Through the dense crowds separating them, Jessa and Lyra’s gazes met.
Lyra’s eyes held fear and panic.
Jessa’s gaze was tangled with a storm of mixed feelings.
Just like Lyra had lied to Specter, those cutting words had all been part of the plan.
Jessa had deceived Lyra.
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And this time, Lyra had deceived her right back.
Were they even now?
Would she finally stop carrying this guilt after this?
Jessa didn’t know. If she survived…
Jessa’s consciousness grew foggy, and she slipped into unconsciousness. The ground beneath her was stained dark red.
No one nearby dared pull the dagger embedded in her chest before the medics arrived.
The blade plugged the wound, slowing the blood loss.
After a rapid assessment, the medical team lifted Jessa onto a stretcher.
Wren hovered beside them, voice tight. “Be careful p>
He feared any sudden movement would drive the dagger deeper.
When the medics prepared to carry Jessa onto their ship for treatment, Wren started to follow without hesitation.
Rainer’s aide stepped in his path.
Wren turned his head.
Rainer spoke. “We saved her. Now it’s your turn to surrender p>
Reid nodded without resistance.
“Fine p>
Rainer raised an eyebrow. “Plenty of backbone p>
Reid only gave a faint smile and held out his wrists.
Wren hesitated. “Reid p>
Seeing his conflicted, guilt-ridden face, Reid patted his arm to comfort him. “It’s alright. Family comes first p>
Hadn’t all their running and hiding been for their family?
August clapped him on the back, trying to lighten the mood. “No big deal. We’ll just figur
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how to break out later p>
Jasper kicked his leg. “Don’t say that out loud p>
Avery sighed. “They’ll keep us under heavy surveillance either way p>
Jasper shot back, “You want them to watch us even closer p>
Avery fell silent.
Specter said nothing, his eyes fixed steadily on Lyra through the crowd.
“It’s over now p>
A large hand settled gently on the top of her head.
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Lyra didn’t need to guess who it was. At the touch of that familiar, warm comfort, she turned and threw herself straight into his arms.
Harlan froze for a split second, then overwhelming pity washed over him.
The girl had clearly endured so much pain lately.
The others appeared to think the same, watching her with concern.
Harlan stroked Lyra’s back slowly, calming her.
Once he confirmed she was unharmed, Rainer said, “Let’s go p>
Harlan nodded. He bent down, lifted the girl into his arms, and walked with steady steps.
Lyra buried her face deep in his sturdy chest and didn’t show her face to anyone.
She was finally free, rescued at last. Yet for some reason, joy did not rise inside her.
Instead, a heavy gloom wrapped around her, leaving her lost and adrift.
Lyra couldn’t understand why. But having these trusted, familiar people beside her at last settled her heart.
Once aboard the ship, Harlan still didn’t set her down.
Lyra had no wish to climb out of this safe shell and face everyone.
She curled up on his lap like an infant still in its mother’s womb.
Harlan held her gently, his embrace warm and soft, like a loving mother’s.
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