★ “Greetings, Alpha Rheagor.” Noura lowered her head in respect to my father, then to Aurora and Blaise, before sitting beside me. My eyes settled deeply on hers. Those smiles were even brighter as she locked gaze with mine, but I wanted to know if there was something hidden beneath those smiles.  No, she didn't hear what we said. I told myself. “I would be leaving," I muttered but Noura held my wrist. “I'm just coming and you want to leave?” “Actually…erm... I have something to discuss with Blaise.” I looked toward Blaise, giving him a wink before leaving. We went to my office.  The cool air of the office wrapped me whole as I inhaled. It felt like I was constrained earlier in the sitting room. Night was coming, and so was the breeze, shaking the printed, flowered curtain hanging on the window. The light bulb flickered for a moment before it steadied. Books were stacked high on the table, with a quill and ink by the side. Blaise dragged one of the chairs as he sat. I sat on 
 Last Updated : 2025-10-16
Last Updated : 2025-10-16