Chapter 13

Reyana knocked on the small wooden door as she waited patiently for a response.

She pushed the door open when the door was answered.

"Reyana, you came back?" Klara asked with furrowed brows.

"Yes, Klara. I forgot to bring along the herbs you asked me to pick for you," Reyana explained, setting down the basket of herbs with a thud.

Klara's eyes softened with gratitude as she glanced at the bounty Reyana had brought. "Oh, thank you, Reyana. You shouldn't have gone through all this trouble."

Reyana waved off her concern with a smile. "It's no trouble at all, Klara. I was bored anyway. What are you working on?" She asked curiosity piqued as she observed Klara mixing herbs in a small bowl.

"It's for the Alpha," Klara replied, her voice tinged with sadness as she continued meshing the herbs in the bowl.

"The Alpha?" Reya was puzzled, "Is he sick?" She asked, hoping he'd just die and let her live her life.

Klara shook her head slowly. "Not exactly," she murmured, her gaze distant.

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