RHETT I paced back and forth in front of my room door, my heart racing with worry. Why did Nora want to talk to Kai alone? The question swam around in my head for a while, and it remained unanswered. The mere thought of them having a private conversation sent a surge of curiosity and anxiety through me. I desperately wanted to know what they were discussing, especially considering Nora’s muteness. How would she communicate with Kai? What could be so important that she felt the need to speak to Kai privately? With each passing moment, my impatience grew. I knew I shouldn’t eavesdrop, but the temptation was overwhelming. I leaned closer to the door, straining my ears in an attempt to catch any faint sounds from inside the room. But all I could hear was the muffled ambiance of the pack hou

