Chapter 9

Chapter 9

Nora wanted to say it aloud: “I don’t want to be this Luna anymore.”

In truth, even without today’s humiliation, she had been ready to leave long ago.

But what would be the point of saying it now? Arnold had never cared for her words, never listened to

her explanations.

To him, her voice had always been white noise, easily dismissed.

Her burnt fingers betrayed her resolve, and the tray slipped from her trembling hands. The delicate cups shattered against the floor, the silver liquid pooling like spilled tears across the tiles.

Arnold’s expression darkened as his gaze bore into her. “Are you losing your temper with me?” he demanded, his voice sharp with irritation.

Before Nora could respond, Linda, ever the picture of composure, stepped forward with a saccharine

smile.

“Now, now, dear,” she cooed, placing a calming hand on Arnold’s arm. “I’m sure she didn’t mean it. Don’t be angry…

Nora’s lips curled into a pale, brittle smile, one that barely concealed the bitterness simmering beneath. Her voice was steady, each word deliberate and clear.

“No, I didn’t mean to lose my temper,” she said, her tone devoid of warmth. “I just don’t think you two deserve the tea I made.”

Arnold’s glare sharpened, but before he could respond, Nora turned on her heel.

Without waiting for the fallout, she walked to the elevator, ignoring the furious murmurs that followed her.

Inside the restroom, Nora ran her burned fingers under the cold stream of water.

The sting of the injury was nothing compared to the ache constricting her chest.

She reached into her bag, pulled out a small tube of ointment, and began tending to her wounds with practiced efficiency.

had been filled with creative pursuits..studying diplomacy, sketching intricate

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left. Alpha father and son went crazynk

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Chapter 9

from a domestic expert. Thit marriage had demanded a

Arnold’s approval, and that of his family, she had transformed from a spirited teenager

into a

cooking. Yet

wrapped around her finger,

on the adhesive

mother doesn’t carry first–aid supplies for

was always full of energy and curiosity, forever

had spent countless nights bandaging his wounds, soothing his tears.

he would only remember her

would whimper, favoring the woman who offered comfort

substance.

properly, leading to infections that

blamed her for them. “You’re careless,” he’d snap, berating her

now, Nora thought, her heart hardening. “I’m leaving them.

the restroom, her steps firm. She reached the elevator and waited, staring

aside when a group of staff

one of them barked. “Our future Luna is coming through!”

blinked, stunned by their abruptness, but she stepped aside as the employees gushed over the

in an excited whisper. “It’s rumored that Alpha is already engaged to her. She’s the only daughter of the Snow Moon Pack’s Alpha. So

him.”

her once,” another chimed in. “She really is gorgeous. Although… doesn’t she look a little like-

gaze fell on Nora, his brow furrowing as he

voice his observation, the elevator doors

beauty drawing every eye in the room.

staff, she glided past,

moved further aside, unwilling to draw attention. Yet one staff member, still unsatisfied,

her sleeve.

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