246 July 20th, 2032 | Punishment

[A/N: This chapter has a non-sexual scene that some readers may find disturbing. Reader discretion is advised.]

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"Kiera…." Kylie swallowed nervously, walking up to her after practice, "I'm afraid to ask, but I need to know… for Kaze. Is what's happening to Sage intentional?"

Kiera's face relaxed into a frown, and she turned to the woman with a vicious gaze. "Are you incapable of asking Kaze for information? Is the issue trust, or are you afraid of him?"

"It's not that…." The brunette shuddered at the teen's lethal gaze, "I'm just…."

"Conflicted?" The slang riddler asked mockingly.

Kylie swallowed nervously, looking away. "How did you know?"

"Soooooo [this] is what it feels like when people ask Kazey stupid questions." Kiera laughed, "Sage is your childhood friend, yes?"

The brunette's eyes widened in surprise.

Yes, yes, shock, applause, applause—I know about you. You know why that is? While you were busy not doing your job in inconvenient places, I was."