Chapter 33

Nora glanced at Megan, offering a perfunctory nod

“Hmm, I suppose,” she replied coolly, her tone dismissive.

She kept her eyes fixed on her notes, her hands busy arranging papers in front of her,

That face, no matter how striking, had long

g since lost its charm for her.

To Nora, it wasn’t about his looks anymore, the coldness that lay beneath his exterior had dulled any allure he might have once held.

Megan gave her a startled look, ber brows knitting together.

“Really” You’re not even a little interested?”

“Nope, Nora replied simply, flipping through her notes.

The meeting commenced soon after. While Megan found herself stealing glances at Arnold, her thoughts meandering with curiosity and admiration. Nora remained steadfastly focused.

She listened intently, occasionally jotting down notes with precision.

The discussions revolved around border patrol strategies, diplomatic relations, and an upcoming event that required coordination.

When the meeting finally concluded, Nora stood, her hands moving deftly as she gathered the materials she had prepared.

them out, the beta Cody

notes are always spot–on, Nora. Makes the rest

sliding a neatly

place, staring at

she

she peeked at her notes, and her jaw nearly dropped.

detailed entries were not only comprehensive but also filled with terms and

reminder of just how demanding the role she was set to inherit truly

turned to Nora, her voice

make this all look

replied matter of factly

diplomacy and mastered several languages to communicate with humans who cross our horders accidentally. It’s

stared at

idea you were juggling so much. She hesitated before adding, “Are you sure I can handle this? You’re so capable, Nora: I feel like I’m

get there,” Nora said, her tone firm but not unkind. “It just takes time

“Nura, could you make some evening primrose tea and take it to Arnold? He seems to like how

stiffened at the

last interaction with Arnold flashed in her mind,

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blinked in surprise. “No? You’ve never refused before-

Nora replied evenly, her tone leaving no

for a moment, Cody staring at her in

a woman who, despite her

tea out of love, care, and

his favorite tea had been her

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