Chapter 162

162 After everything weve shared ? Nathan I leaned back in my office chair , phone pressed to my car , with a smile tugging at my lips as Lylas voice filled the room through the phone .

The warmth of her voice was the only antidote to my endless tasks and preparations for the Harvest Moon Festival .

I miss you , Lyla , I said softly , sighing with longing that was becoming hard to suppress … It feels like I havent seen you for ages .

I miss you more , she sighed .

I honestly wanted to return as soon as I recovered , but the High Priestess would not hear a word of it .

She insists I should wait until after the Harvest Moon S Festival , and then I can go with you ! Yeah , I nodded , glancing at the scattered reports on my desk .

You wouldnt miss me if you saw this mountain of work Im buried under .

Everyones running around like their tails are on fire .

Weve enjoyed a week without any Feral threat ; nothing has been sighted since then .

So , were preparing for the festival .

Patrols , food arrangements , the elders seating plan its madness .

Sounds like fun to me , she chuckled .

Its not different here , though .

We had some Priestess from the Moon Temple over yesterday , and Ill be joining them in performing some barricade spells on the borders of the White Moon Pack .

I heard theyve been travelling to packs all over the region .

Yeah , they came to ours last week .

Its temporary .

But you dont have any powers ; how are you helping them ? I wish I knew .

They insisted , and theyve been giving me this weird stare .

One of them outrightly asked me if Nanny was my real mom .

My heart skipped a beat .

I didnt know how long it would take until Nanny revealed the truth to Lyla .

As much as Ive been itching to tell her , it wasnt in my place .

Still , I was getting anxious by the day .

The more Lyla blossomed into a woman , the more she was beginning to look like her mother .

Dont take it to heart … thats how they all are , I finally responded , trying to make light of the situation .

Anyways , you should brace yourself because when you become a Luna … therell be more work for you .

The Elders are trying to pass it into law , something about letting women train and being managed by the Luna of every pack .

They want to ensure everyone can defend themselves against the Feral attack .

Here , children from ages 6 are enrolled on a -training school that teaches basic defence skills and survival .

But dont worry , Im sure itll not be as bad as it was predicted .

Yeah ! I murmured , drawing in a deep sigh .

Hmm ….

are you sure you dont want me to take over as Alpha for a day ? You sound tired , Lyla said .

Tempting offer , but Id rather have you here for other reasons , my voice dropped slightly , < 162 After everything weve shared ? Tempting offer , but Id rather have you here for other reasons , my voice dropped slightly , making Lyla laugh again .

heartedness eased the tension

Festival

bring to White Moon Pack when I come ? Anything at all

her

you ,

all I want

with excitement as my heart swelled

Done .

wrap myself in a bow if thats what it takes

, talking about everything

was happy , and something had changed

didnt know if it was the distance or something else , but Lyla was

on the phone talking , theres been no mention of Ramsey … and I could feel the longing in her voice too whenever she

snow of the year would start , her

late this year

its your favourite season of the year ; dont

my desk , the door to

into view with a bright smile on her face and

knowing what

! I said , feigning surprise

on , Ly

walked

voice was curious but

doing there ? Clarissa entered the office

, she said

at all , I replied automatically , though something in me wished Id

? She lifted the food

out a new recipe and made way

to share

father and

, glancing at the food

me

so thoughtful of

her for

the message to

should probably let

, okay ? Sure , nighttime is better ,

the call , I placed the phone on my desk , an uncomfortable silence settling

with the food container

I took the food from

you for

have to

course I do

little things , you know

glad I can

?

first time she

now , she has brought me food and small gifts, sought me out for small favours ,

without being rude

I said , trying to put the container inside the fridge ,

if it

… I wanted to say No , but that might lead to another argument

, I just nodded

Okay .

the tray to reveal a steaming plate of roast

look like a new

a bite and offered her

Its delicious .

Youve outdone yourself .

the couch in my office , settling in like

she would be leaving anytime soon

glad you like it

heard ?

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