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.

she handed them out, the beta Cody chuckled

are always spot–on, Nora. Makes the

part,” she replied, sliding a neatly organized stack of papers

place, staring at the blank notebook in front

as she realized she

at her notes, and her jaw nearly

filled with

of just how demanding the role she was set to

to Nora, her

do it? You make this all look so

replied

endurance. I’ve also studied diplomacy and mastered several languages to communicate with humans who cross our

stared at wide eyed

before adding, “Are you sure I can handle this? You’re so capable, Nora: I feel like I’m nowhere near your level ”

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

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

body stiffened at

last interaction with Arnold flashed in her mind, and she

Chapter 33

surprise. “No?

not part of my job description.” Nora replied evenly, her tone leaving no room for

for a moment, Cody

her admiration for Nora growing as she saw a woman who, despite her struggles, maintained her boundaries with strength and

Nora had made the tea out of love, care, and obligation as Arnold’s

had been

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