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.

and tinged

before speaking up

her from entering the studio?” he asked sharply, his voice echoing in the hushed atmosphere,

carefully chosen as if he were trying to pinpoint a

slowly, meeting his

what needed to be done,” she replied evenly, her tone carrying no hint of

ed was unforgivable.

with each syllable, it was clear she was not

taken aback by her forthrightness, hesitated for a

under his breath, “This isn’t over,” before hurrying away, leaving Nora with the heavy feeling of unresolved

Arnold, busy

the other guests, seemed oblivious to the unfolding dispute.

was absorbed by conversations and laughter, and he did not notice the quick exchange between Nora

at the reception, Nors found herself engaged in

from the main crowd, and the soft murmur of other guests

conversation was interrupted by a suppet of gossip

Leo overheard a couple of well dressed guests whispering about

that Miss Linda, she

of a small pack Alpha. It’s

capture the Alpha’s allection so easily. It’s quite something

banquet just to introduce Miss Linda to several noble elders in the pack.” A

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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

her expression unreadable as the rumors filled the

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