Chapter 606 – He was Born to Clean Up Other People's Messes
Rava watched him. Watched how easily he slipped back into strategy. How natural it was. And it scared her.
Because she could still feel how fragile his body was under her hands just minutes ago. How sensitive. How worn.
"You can't show yourself yet," she said before she could stop herself.
All eyes turned to her.
"He's not ready," Rava continued, voice firm. "He'll do it. He always does. But his nerves aren't done healing. If he pushes now…"
She didn't finish.
She didn't need to.
Lux looked at her. Really looked.
Then he smiled at her. Soft this time. Not smug. Not teasing.
Celestaria watched the exchange carefully. "You trust her."
Lux didn't hesitate. "Yes."
Something in Rava's chest cracked open.
Celestaria stood. The chair slid back as if obedient.
"Then here's our counterproposal," she said. "We tell the Virtues you are alive. Functional. We buy you time."
"How much?" Lux asked.
