Chapter 412\u00a0<\/p>\n
Talon leaned in closer. \u201cAll you have to do is let Haskell know you\u2019ve released Draven. But instead of sending him back to Haskell, you deliver him to Lucius Lincoln as a gift.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Solomon instantly understood. He mulled it over for a moment. It was a solid plan.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDo it,\u201d he commanded. \u201cBut my sister\u2019s safe return is the absolute priority.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t worry,\u201d Talon assured him. \u201cI\u2019ll handle it perfectly.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa had overheard every word of Haskell\u2019s call with Solomon.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She continued her work, her hands moving deftly. \u201cSolomon must know you have his sister. He\u2019s probably furious. But do you really think he wouldn\u2019t sacrifice her to get to you?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Haskell put his phone away, his expression calm. \u201cIf his own life were on the line, he might abandon her to save himself. But just to take me down? He\u2019s not that ruthless. Not yet, anyway.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa chuckled. \u201cNot yet.\u2018 I like your precision.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
With that, she removed the last needle and closed her kit.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Haskell looked at her, confused. \u201cWhy are you stopping? Aren\u2019t there more?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He had watched her perform the treatment for over two weeks and had memorized the number of needles and their placements. Today, she had used far fewer.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYour legs were injured by a physical impact, a fracture caused by trauma,\u201d Larissa explained. \u201cNormally, after setting the bone, it would take three to six months of rest to heal. But your injury was complicated. Your muscles and tendons were injected with a necrotizing agent. Anyone else would have been crippled for life.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The words brought back memories of the days after his injury, of his father, Thatch, tirelessly searching for doctors, only for each one to declare his legs incurable. Now he realized Thatch hadn\u2019t been trying to heal him at all; he had been ensuring the damage was permanent.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa\u2019s voice pulled him back to the present. Luckily for you, you met me. The damaged tendons are starting to recover. We don\u2019t need to be so aggressive with the treatment anymore. From now on, a lighter round of acupuncture combined with acupressure massage and regular movement should be enough.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSo, do I need to hire a professional masseuse?\u201d Haskell asked.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa packed away her needles. \u201cNo one else would know the correct pressure points.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
1\/2\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 412\u00a0<\/p>\n
A slow smile spread across Haskell\u2019s face. \u201cSo, you\u2019ll be massaging my legs personally,\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The thought of her hands on his legs sent a pleasant warmth through him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa just grinned. \u201cNot me, no.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Haskell\u2019s smile faltered. \u201cThen\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSage! Snowy! Come on out!\u201d Larissa opened her bag, and the two small snakes slithered\u00a0<\/p>\n
out.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Haskell stared.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom now on,\u201d Larissa instructed the snakes, \u201cyou two will be in charge of Haskell\u2019s legs massages. You know the pressure points I taught you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Snowy, ever obedient, immediately coiled around Haskell\u2019s right leg.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sage was less enthusiastic but, not wanting to displease its owner, reluctantly wound himself around Haskell\u2019s left foot.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Haskell stared again. So much for his fantasy of skin\u2013on\u2013skin contact with Larissa.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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