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 designs for clothing.

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Chapter 9

from a domestic expert. Thit marriage had demanded a different version

transformed from a spirited teenager in dutiful wife, mastering every

into a

needle pricks from embroidery, burns from cooking. Yet none of those minor injuries compared to the million tiny heartbreaks she had

her finger, a small tear escaped her

on the adhesive tugged at her

mother doesn’t carry first–aid supplies for

of energy and curiosity, forever scraping knees or

had spent countless nights bandaging his wounds, soothing

only remember her as heavy–handed and

Alex would whimper, favoring

substance.

leading to infections that left Nora rushing him to

never saw that side of the story. He only saw Alex’s tears and blamed her

none of that matters now, Nora thought, her heart

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

of staff members suddenly

of them barked. “Our future Luna

abruptness, but she stepped aside as the employees

you hear?” one of them said 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.”

another chimed in. “She really is gorgeous. Although… doesn’t she look a little

voice trailed off as his gaze fell on Nora, his brow furrowing

could voice his observation, the elevator doors opened with a soft

stepped out, her beauty drawing every eye in

she

Yet one staff member, still unsatisfied,

her sleeve.

back a little more! Don’t get too close to Ms. Linda..she’s an

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