Chapter 62: Want To Know More

"How long have you been awake?" Lucas inquired upon observing Lily lying on her back, lost in thought. Her eyes were swollen, and the corners of her eyes were moist.

'She cried again,' he assumed.

Lily blinked. She didn't face him. Instead, she remained staring at the ceiling, asking, "Lucas, I want to know more."

Rather than responding, Lucas gently held her cheek and drew her closer. He kissed her face and inhaled her scent. He genuinely didn't want her to feel any more guilt about his past choices, but it was also in Lily's nature to probe.

He said in a hushed tone, "What - what do you want to know?"

"Is Axel part of the Alpha Vipers?" Lily asked. "And so is Ryan?"

'Oh, no,' Lucas thought. 'She would never stop bothering Ryan after this.'

"Lucas?" She asked again.

Seeing her frown, Lucas acknowledged, saying, "Yes."

He told her about Axel and how the Alpha Vipers leaders had planned to eliminate him after accomplishing his mission. He explained, "The organization had mis