Crippled Luna's Farewell: Half A Life Without My Alpha's Deadly Deception

Chapter 93

With a sigh, Sarah turned down the hallway, passing glass–walled offices where conversations hummed

in the background.

The walls were lined with framed posters, each one a reminder of past productions and successes.

A group of Interns huddled near the editing room, whispering excitedly over a storyboard.

Just as she neared her office, a familiar voice called out.

“Sarah ! Just the woman I was looking for!”

She turned to see Leo approaching with his usual energy. He was dressed in his signature half–polished, half–casual style–his white shirt slightly unbuttoned, sleeves rolled up, tie hanging loosely around his neck. His grin was as infuriatingly smug as ever.

“What did I do this time?” Sarah asked, crossing her arms.

Leo placed a hand over his chest. “Why do you always assume the worst of me?”

“Experience.”

He laughed but then gestured toward his office. “Come on. I have something for you.”

Sarah narrowed her eyes. “If this is another prank-”

“No pranks. Just a surprise.”

With cautious curiosity, she followed him inside. As soon as she stepped in, her eyes landed on a neatly wrapped gift box sitting on his desk.

She stopped.

“What is this?” she asked, wary.

Leo smirked, leaning against the desk. “Guess.”

at the box. She stepped forward slowly, fingers hovering over the ribbon. Then, taking a breath, she reached for

warm, golden hue

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detail–its dark mahogany surface gleamed under the light, intricate carvings of swirling clouds and mythical beasts adorning its edges.

out, her fingers brushing

the lid, a faint yet invigorating scent drifted into the air–a fusion of aged oak, delicate herbs, and

aroma that spoke of time, of patience,

she carefully lifted the lid, and her

beside her, watched her reaction with a small, satisfied smile.

mouth lifting slightly as if pleased with himself for finding the

said, gesturing toward the pot, “is

full moon, using the rarest ingredients gathered from the mountains, and prepared by the most skilled winemaker in the tribe.” His voice carried a note of pride, but there was something else

a wine before, but she never expected to see one in person.

still processing the significance of the gift. “This is far too precious. I can’t accept it.”

unreadable for a moment before he chuckled softly. “You’re

she said, shaking her head. “It wouldn’t feel right.”

not? I know you’ve been looking for a gift for your grandmother. My grandfather loved collecting, and he had this stored away for years. He would be happy knowing it’s being given to someone who truly values it.” His

lip, torn

receiving something so valuable without

Leo’s gaze, searching for any hint of insincerity, but there was none. Just quiet sincerity and a hint of amusement

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at least pay you for

frowned slightly. “That’s

insist,” she countered, just as stubborn.

wills. Finally, after a long pause, Leo exhaled

surprised.