Chapter 44

1 see.” Linda said smoothly, though her tone betrayed her irritation. “Well, I wouldn’t have been able to work at such a small studio anyway

She turned on her heel and walked away, her head held high, as if dismissing the entire conversation as beneath her.

Nora’s attention shifted as she caught movement in the crowd.

Arnold stood a short distance away with his friends Cole and Charles,

Cole and Charles were openly staring at her, their surprise evident in their wide eyes and exchanged glances.

Arnold, however, was different. His expression was cold, his gaze icy and unyielding, as if she were a stranger he had never known.

For a moment, the hollroom felt smaller, the air heavier.

The look on Arnold’s face stung, but Nora squared her shoulders and held her ground.

She wouldn’t give him the satisfaction of seeing her falter.

Leo noticed her sudden stillness and followed her gaze.

“What’s wrong. Nora?” He asked quietly, his voice laced with concern.

“Nothing.” It was a terse response that had left an uneasy silence in its wake,

She had taken a long, slow sip of her drink as she settled into a chair in the corner of the lounge, hoping to let her thoughts settle down.

As she gazed into the glass. lost in her own musings, she noticed Hals approaching her.

was serious and

a moment before speaking up in a low, questioning

her from entering the studio?” he asked

tone was accusatory, each word carefully chosen as if he were trying to pinpoint a

looked up slowly, meeting his gaze with cool

evenly, her tone carrying no hint of

ed was unforgivable.

it was clear she was not willing to back down

for

his breath, “This isn’t over,” before hurrying

busy

seemed oblivious

laughter, and he did not notice the quick exchange between Nora and

found herself engaged

quiet spot away from the main crowd, and the soft

interrupted by a suppet

couple of

guest remarked, “Look at that Miss Linda, she comes from

of a small pack Alpha. It’s not even comparable

to capture the Alpha’s

banquet just to introduce Miss Linda to

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added,

Alpha bring so attached to any woman. It wouldn’t be long before she becomes Luna, and if she marries into Silvermoon, her father and family must be

expression unreadable as the rumors filled the

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