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y, a wave of disappointment churning in my stomach like

irector and the presenter to the board, inquired,

ing the room to fall silent, all eyes now focused on m

th plan you've been going on about?" I q

ered, his assurance

n't seem so im

, Si

erberating through the room, and I noticed ev

when I'm speaking!" I yel

led, his voice shaky, mirro

men's clothing by the end of the month, and this is the best your stagnant mind could produce?!" I tossed

ot tolerate ineptitude," I proclaimed, rising suddenly. "I assume this mee

or. "We have hired a new team of fashion designers for the company as you requested, Sir. They'll s

day weighing heavily on me. "I don't have any further meeti

e replied, a look of rel

aid as I got into my car, thankfu

with a slight bow, the resp

inquired, and I nodded, sinking

allowing the humming of the engine to

breaking the silence, but I feigned disin

ess's shrine with us this time?" he

sely, using my silence as a shi

in you for the ceremony," he mentioned

, and a grin sprea

said something that p

, my irritation simmering just beneath the surfa

e replied, and I sighe

for you. She's as relentless as you are, no offense

ood relative, but if you continue to ramble on, I won't hesita

rest of the ride passed in tense silen

arms wrapping around me in an exuberant hug. I stiffen

stepping back, my irritation barely contained as I w

, her voice light, as if it should s

ped as I sank onto the couch, the weigh

next week," she said, her excitement palpab

g to muster some enthusia

ng to the media?" she asked, her

de to do that this morning," I

ll make it spectacular," she insisted, and I scoffed

the promises that I make, so I don't make promises; I don't take that ris

gh, a hint of disappointme

asked, redirecting the conversation to

n night," she said, her

ndifference, my irritation s

ght and seek the Moon Goddess's blessing for our

re I am not going with you to seek any forsaken blessing," I said, removing m

s a respected being in my pack, and I won't tolerate you speaking ill of

her throat, my fingernails extending and digging into her skin. "Do

she stuttered, her eyes wide with fear as

ncrease my stronghold over all the werewolves, so do not cross your limit, Maya

e the one doing the seeking," I said, the resolve hardening in my chest as I turned and wal