Vera pov "I thought you might need this," she said gently, placing the items on the table. "What's in the basket?" I asked curiously. She smiled faintly. "Herbs. For strength and healing. I thought you might want to prepare yourself... for tomorrow." Her kindness warmed something inside me that had been cold all day. "Thank you," I whispered, truly meaning it. You don't have to thank me," Rina said, her voice soft but firm. "Don't you know I'm now responsible for everything that concerns you? Alpha Gideon assigned Michelle and me as your personal maids." She smiled brightly, her eyes shining with pride. "It's truly an honor for me to serve the Luna of Furcroft. I'm simply doing my duty — nothing extra." She leaned in slightly, lowering her voice. "If I don't do my best to help yo

