Chapter 762 – Instinct Overrides Logic
Naomi muttered under her breath, "That's one way to say it."
Mira's gaze never left him.
"You don't ask for help lightly," she said quietly.
He didn't.
That was what made it real.
Lullaby's small hand slowly slid up his chest, resting lightly against his collarbone. Not gripping. Not claiming.
Just there.
"I can try," she said softly.
His lips curved faintly.
"Thank you."
Ely tilted her head slightly. "You trust her that much."
"Yes."
Simple.
No hesitation.
Lullaby's cheeks warmed, but she didn't look away.
Sira scoffed softly. "You're turning this into a ritual."
Lux glanced at her.
"It is."
He didn't smile.
The words weren't playful anymore.
"When pressure builds," he continued calmly, "instinct overrides logic."
His thumb pressed slightly firmer into Lullaby's waist.
"I don't want my instinct to hurt anyone here."
That softened something in the room.
Naomi's expression shifted.
"You think that little of yourself?"
