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Rook’s eyes flared. “Yeah, it would! So what p>
Lyra’s expression darkened. She raised her hand, ready to teach him a lesson.
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Draven laughed and stopped her. “Leave it for now. Let’s go, or breakfast will turn cold. Remember we still have matters to discuss with the two Guides later p>
At that reminder, Lyra held back.
Rook showed no remorse. While brushing his teeth, he glanced at her in the mirror with arrogant, triumphant eyes.
Lyra watched him, thinking he was absolutely asking for a beating.
She spat out the water, set her toothbrush away, and turned to leave.
Right before stepping out the door, she spun back and drove a firm fist into Rook’s lower back.
Before he could react, she bolted away like a rabbit.
Rook swiped at empty air, his face turning stormy.
“… You little mute, wait till I get you p>
Lyra ignored his roar.
Passing the bedroom, she spotted Felix still sitting dazedly on the bed, like his mind hadn’t booted up yet.
Seeing him stuck in that half-awake state, Lyra mischievously pressed her cold hands to the back of his
neck.
Felix jolted hard, his face paling.
By the time he focused, Lyra, grinning with victory, had already sprinted out of the room.
Draven followed behind.
This style of morning workout… wasn’t half bad.
At least it put her in a good mood.
When they reached the dining area, the others already there saw Lyra’s sly, delighted smile, her eyes sparkling like they held tiny stars.
“What did Rook do this time?” they asked, confused.
His shout had carried all the way here.
Lyra waved her hand with a laugh. “He just loves yelling p>
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They supposed that fit his character.
Arthur set her plate down in front of her.
“Eat while it’s hot p>
Lyra nodded and sat down.
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She hadn’t finished eating when Flynn came over to tell her Elowen and Maren were waiting outside.
Lyra immediately sped up her eating.
The others urged her, “Slow down. There’s no rush p>
Flynn added, “Ms. Kaelin, take your time. I’ll go explain to the two Guides p>
Lyramodded distractedly.
Just then, Rook walked over with a face dark as thunder.
A chill ran down Lyra’s spine.
She turned and met his murderous stare.
His hair was half-dried, and he’d changed clothes.
He must have showered before coming out.
Lyra twisted back and kept eating.
Rook stared at her back, grinding his teeth, fire burning in his eyes.
“Don’t disturb her while she eats. She’s already in a hurry.” Harlan said calmly.
Rook only shot him a brief glance.
He stepped behind Lyra, cupped the back of her head with his large hand, forced her to turn, and sank his teeth into her full cheek.
His sharp fangs scraped against her skin like nails. Lyra frowned uncomfortably and swatted at him.
Rook didn’t pull away. He kept nipping her on purpose, glaring fiercely at her.
Draven, watching, was about to step in,
But Lyra freed herself on her own.
She drove a punch straight into Rook’s Adam’s apple.
The tables flipped instantly.
Rook flinched from the pain and stepped back, wincing.
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Ignoring the bite mark and saliva on her check, Lyra stepped up onto the seat. As Rook bent over, clutching his throat, she jumped onto his back.
One arm wrapped around his neck while her other elbow started striking him.
Rook snarled and reached to grab her.
Draven worried Lyra might fall.
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As Rook spun, Draven noticed he still kept one hand cupped under the Guide to support her, so he held back from interfering.
“You reckless little mute! I’ll beat you into pulp today p>
Lyra stared at him.
“Begging for mercy won’t save you later p>
Lyra stayed silent.
“Give up yet p>
Lyra was speechless.
The rest of the group watched, speechless too.
Rook only made threats, nothing more.
Meanwhile, Lyra said nothing because she was too busy hitting him to type p>
Rook spun left and right with her on his back.
His furious scowl slowly melted into smugness.
“Ha! I’ll drop you p>
Felix, whose brain had finally finished rebooting, came out to see Rook carrying Lyra around as they roughhoused.
He stretched, claimed an empty seat, and started eating.
Arthur checked the time.
“It’s nearly time p>
Remembering their important business, Lyra stopped fooling around at once.
She clamped her legs around Rook’s firm waist like riding a horse, signaling him to set her down.
Rook was never one to obey.
Instead of lowering her, he bounced her higher.
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He gripped her thighs firmly. “I’m taking you outside and dumping you p>
Then he sprinted quickly toward the exit with Lyra on his back.
Lyra didn’t truly fear he’d hurt her. Everyone knew he was all bark and no bite.
But the two Guides were waiting out there. She couldn’t appear like this!
The more she struggled, the tighter Rook’s hands clamped on her thighs.
He even taunted her smugly, “Scared now? Beg me all you want, but it’s too late p>
Before they left the ship, Lyra covered her face.
Rook’s footsteps suddenly halted. Lyra lifted her head, confused.
In the distance, multiple starships were approaching from two separate directions.
Elowen and Maren, waiting outside, spotted the vessels and looked up as well.
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Lyra’s expression turned serious. She patted Rook’s shoulder, signaling again for him to put her down.
Rook glanced back at her.
The playfulness vanished. He crouched and let her slide to the ground.
Lyra walked over and stood beside the two Guides.
Elowen and Maren’s gazes lingered for a second on the mark on her cheek before they looked casually.
away
Back at the entrance, Rook shouted toward the others inside.
“Quit eating! Hostiles are fucking heading straight for us p>
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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.