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.

her life had been filled with creative

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Chapter 9

domestic expert. Thit marriage had demanded a different

of his family, she had transformed from

into a

from cooking. Yet none of those minor injuries compared

now wrapped around her finger, a small tear

the adhesive tugged

first–aid supplies for

was always full of energy and curiosity, forever scraping knees or

bandaging his wounds,

yet, he would only remember her as heavy–handed and

whimper, favoring the woman who offered comfort

substance.

properly, leading to infections that left Nora rushing him to

He only saw Alex’s tears and blamed her

matters now, Nora thought, her heart hardening.

her steps firm. She reached the elevator

of staff members suddenly pushed past

out of the way!” one of them barked. “Our future Luna is

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

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

him.”

“She really is gorgeous. Although… doesn’t

off as his gaze fell on Nora,

observation, the elevator

out, her beauty drawing every eye in the room.

by the adoring staff, she glided

to draw attention. Yet one staff member, still

her sleeve.

too close to Ms. Linda..she’s an important

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