The Untamed: Game of Hearts - Chapter 172

Raine hit Tyrone’s chest, the latter only chuckling at the playful gesture.

“How can you joke around like that? Tell me, are you really that shameless?” Raine snorted. “Is this the real you? The stoic character is just a facade, right? A ploy to get women interested and curious about you.”

She downed her glass of wine. It was nice that Tyrone was acting more comfortable around her now. Teasing him like she used to do now was actually fun. It was unlike before when he was too stiff and bore no reaction every time, which sometimes made her truly anxious inside.

“Hmm… I’m honestly amazed at how I’m opening myself up more these days. To be honest, it’s a nice feeling. Ever since I’ve been with you and gradually got close to you, I feel more unrestrained…” Tyrone admitted. “At first, I tried my best to control my feelings and emotions. But I guess you have a talent in bringing out the best in me so naturally? Your dangerous beauty and tactics completely trapped me. I think that’s what you really planned from the start… You seduced me, and you succeeded.”

“Seduce? Me? I didn’t even make an effort,” Raine arrogantly claimed.

“I guess you effortlessly seduced me then,” Tyrone amended his statement, massaging his nape while letting out a timid smile.

“That’s a grave allegation, darling,” Raine smiled as she drank another gulp of wine.

“And you’re guilty of it, so you should take full responsibility for me,” Tyrone candidly declared.

Raine was glad that her phone decided to ring at that exact moment just so that she could dodge the conversation. She could feel their words getting serious with his expression alone. He was opening up to her, and she was glad that she unintentionally helped him out with his personal struggles, like showing his true emotions. But the more that their conversation became deeper, the more that she would be attached to him, and such a thing would only make it harder for her to finish everything on her plate.

Looking at her screen, it was Lyne who was calling. So she quickly answered, “Hello?”

“Boss, the medicine is effective. Boris’s condition is stable now,” Lyne reported with relief palpable in the tone of her voice.

“Oh, that’s good then. Tell that werewolf that there’s no room for him to get weak,” Raine let out a light chuckle. “We need him. Monitor his condition and let him drink the medicine that I’ll prescribe next. We’ll proceed as planned as soon as the Mirage Trial concludes. How’s the barrier?”

“It’s at fifty percent now, Boss… Levi said that it will be at a hundred percent in just three to four days.”

“That’s good then. We’ll be ready by then,” Raine nodded in approval as her eyes darted at Tyrone, feeling his intense stare boring into her. Raine had a blank expression as she continued, “How are you, Lyne? I’m sorry that I have to make you put up with Boris till our mission. I already instructed Levi to have the bracelet customized, removing the compound that was causing his allergy. He’ll give it to you, and I’ll let you decide on whether to put it back on him or not.”

“I understand, Boss. Please don’t worry about me,” Lyne neutrally droned out. “I will handle things here. Boris is actually showing great progress. I believe he can be moderately trusted. He too has unfinished business against the Convel Society, so I don’t think we need to put the bracelet back on him. He will definitely help us since he also needs us to exact his revenge on Danos.”

There was a sigh from Raine as he whispered, “Alright then, he will be under your discretion, Lyne.”

After a few more detailed instructions, Raine ended the call. She then looked at Tyrone, who was keenly staring at her, obviously listening intently to her conversation.

“Did I miss out on something? Like the plan after the Mirage Trial? Will you still continue on your plan against the Convel Society? Right after the Mirage Trial?” Tyrone questioned with a frown. He was unaware of all the details about it. He knew that Raine had a plan to attack the Convel Society but not right after the Mirage Trial concluded. Raine had kept him in the dark on this plan. He was not aware of the barrier either.

Raine smiled at him, “Yeah, I’m implementing strict security protocols to the Moon Clan Territory. Putting up that barrier would mean death to any mutants that would enter the vicinity.”

Tyrone frowned as he whispered, “So I can no longer enter? You know that I’m a mutant, Raine. Are you kicking me out? How about Boris?”

“My father will wake up as soon as the Mirage Trial concludes, Tyrone,” Raine bowed her head away from him. “You should have seen this coming. He is the King… I know you too well… I planned to tell you this after the trial, but I guess it would be fair if I tell you this early. I will no longer need your services as soon as we secure Xander’s safety. There’s no way that you can step foot in Moon Clan Territory after the trial. The same goes for Boris…”

“Why would you do that? Do you plan to ditch me out of your life as soon as the Mirage Trial ends? You can’t possibly do this to me, Raine! To us!” Tyrone’s voice roared. Just the thought of not seeing Raine would make him go crazy!

“Please cooperate, because the last thing I would want is to see you being ripped into pieces… The Convel Society can attack Moon Clan Territory at any moment, so that barrier also serves as our defense against them. To protect our people.” Raine explained. It was true that they also installed a barrier in the vicinity of the Moon Clan Territory. She simply left out a detail that they installed the same barrier outside the Convel Society as a backup plan.

“The Convel Society would no longer attack, Raine,” Tyrone murmured.

Raine’s heart skipped a bit. Staring intently at Tyrone and without batting an eye, she asked, “What do you mean?”

Tyrone met Raine’s stare. There was a sigh, followed by a pause he felt his heart skip a beat.. Beads of sweat formed on his forehead as he gulped, opening his mouth to speak.