CHAPTER 47

Lyra’s POV

I felt a sudden surge of power engulf me. I wonder why I was feeling so much energy at this particular point in time. How and when this happened is what I found very hard to fathom.

My hands were shaking rigorously, my entire body ached badly. At some point I felt like just staying numb and not waking up.

Lucius did everything in his capacity to make me better again. He provided with me a personal nurse to come check up on me at intervals. He also checked him once in a while to see if I was awake or needed anything. Responding to treatment and it seemed like it was going to kill me. I really wish for it to end so I don't have to think of anything.

“Look, you're going to be fine and you just have to trust me and trust the process. Everyone here is going to help you one way or the other. Just need to cooperate everything will come back to normal”

I expected him to run out of patience but the reverse was the case. He provided me with help and every single thing I needed to be fine again. If there was anybody that didn't give up on me, it was Lucius.

“I don't need your help or anybody at this time. I can easily figure this out myself”

The surge caused constant irritation, forcing me to kick away every one that offered to help me. This didn't at any point discourage Lucius in any way. He still continued to show his constant care and affection.

“You don't have a choice Lyra. If you really want to be whole and free again you just have to do as I say. And besides, you need this more than any other person”

Deep down I knew he was saying the truth. He honestly wanted the best for him but I wasn't allowing it. I was just too frustrated and irritated to think straight. My honestly have a choice than to follow everything he has said and prescribed. Truth of the matter, I want to be fine again.

“Right now you need all the rest you can get to feel safe and better again. I'll show you everything will come back to normal. You just have to follow my directives”

I finally succumbed to doing just as I was told, taking enough rest and doing just as he has said. I pitied him so much. He's been through thick and thin to see that everything's stabilized with me.

There was something off about Kael. I couldn't really pinpoint it but I could tell from the energy that something was really off. I could foresee that we had to act fast. If we didn't, we were going to be at the receiving end which spelled disaster.

“I feel this is a better time to strike. Just have to do this and take me later”

He laughed sarcastically, casting a weird look at me. I could tell from his expression that this was another turn down of one of my numerous ideas. His expression already betrayed him even though he tried too much to be polite.

“And why are you looking at me like that? Don't you find validation in everything I've just said? You should really listen to me this time around”

He laughed again, this time briefly. He still into space as if thinking about something or what to say, choosing his words carefully.

“I really admire how much you think you are a very good strategist. If you'd ask me now is not the time to strike or do anything rash”

Here we go again. I am seriously sick and tired of the way he makes me feel like I don't know what I'm saying. Does he really think I'm unintelligent or can't prefer solutions to pressing issues? This was honestly the height of it.

“Lucius, you really have to listen to me this time around. If we don't do it now the aftermath would be disastrous”

He looked at me this time with keen interest, seemingly paying attention to what I said.

“Disastrous you say? Okay tell me, in what way is this going to be disastrous because you talking riddles that I don't seem to solve”

“Of course you can't solve it. You just have to listen to me this time”

I am honestly sick and tired of how Lucius was making me feel.

“You see, right now you should focus on getting yourself back together. We can't afford to launch an attack we are not sure of”

I covered my face in my palm, feeling stupid once again.

“You just have to tell me, is there a problem in listening to me or giving me attention at least? Or better still, pay attention to my words? Can you listen to me just once?”

Desperation was written all over my face and the way I sounded. I actually had a foresight of what was going to happen if we didn't act fast.

“Okay this is it, I will only listen to you the moment you get well. Is that fine with you?”

“How does acting accordingly have a connection with me getting well? Can't read the handwriting on the wall?”

“Obviously, nothing is on the wall. Please let's get this over with”

Did Lucius just make a joke about something so serious and life threatening?

“So what I've said is a joke to you? You really won't take my words seriously again?”

“It's not about not taking your word seriously, it's about you getting well and most importantly how sure is what you want us to do…I mean, what you've just said should be given a second and if possible a third thought. C'mon, think about it”

I already made up my mind that I wasn't going to say anything again but I couldn't just help but to spill out this one. I wish I had known better not to say anything.