Chapter 277 – Strange space
Kaden's body grew limp. His figure swayed like a drunkard, about to fall to the ground, only to be caught at the same time by Meris and Inara.
They stared at each other, eyes locking in a brief glare. Meris's gaze was cold and irritated, frost clawing at the edge of her silver eyes, while Inara's lips curved into what looked like a provoking smile.
Their silent contest didn't last long. Both turned their focus back to Kaden, who lay unconscious, eyes closed, breath shallow. They then shifted their heads in perfect sync toward Luke and found him sprawled across the rocky floor, eyes vacant and lifeless.
"What is happening?" Inara asked, her tone more curious than worried.
Meris shrugged. "Ask him." She gestured toward Kaden with a tilt of her chin.
Inara's eye twitched. "Wow, Meris… aren't you a damn genius? Why didn't I think of that?" Her voice dripped with mock realization, thick with sarcasm.
Meris ignored her.
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