Chapter 1697

Lyra frowned and said irritably, "Who gave you all permission to fight my people on my territory?" Since childhood, Kurt had rigorously trained Lyra—not in flashy, decorative moves, but in practical combat. Before the thugs could even touch her shoulder, she grabbed one by the arm and effortlessly threw him to the ground. The others rushed in, hoping to overwhelm her with numbers. But it was a big mistake. Lyra's kicks landed perfectly, leaving her attackers groaning on the ground. It was the first time he realized that a girl could look this cool while fighting. "Lyra… If only you were here with me right now. How great would that be?" Charlie felt his eyelids grow heavy, and he could barely keep them open. He knew that this time, Lyra wouldn't be able to protect him like she used to. … Meanwhile, Maeve and Zion had just received news about Charlie. "What? Charlie went into the mountains?" They had just reached the city outskirts when Maeve answered her phone. For a spli