Chapter 26 Chapter 26 Nora offered a polite nod . We all work hard to keep things running smoothly . Its a team effort . Megans smile widened as she surveyed her surroundings , though her sharp eyes occasionally darted to Nora , her gaze assessing everything from her clothes to her posture . If she was sizing Nora up , she was careful not to show it openly . After brief introductions with BETA Cody , the small talk began . Megans voice was ice was animated as she dove into stories about her time in college , her social life , and , inevitably , her admirers . You wouldnt believe how many men tried to catch my attention , Megan said with a casual flick of her wrist , her bracelets jingling softly . But , honestly , none of them w were worth the trouble . Im very selective . Nora smiled politely , her patience wearing thin She decided to steer the conversation back to work . Megan , patrolling the border isnt like managing social circles . Its physically demanding and often unpredictable . Are you sure youre ready for this role Megans laugh was light and unbothered , Ol . Im sure , Challenges dont scare me . Besides , she added with a conspiratorial wink , I hear the scenery is lovely . Who wouldnt want an excuse to spend more time outdoors ? Nora raised an eyebrow , unconvinced As Cody wrapped up his part of the briefing and excused himself , Megan leaned closer to Nora , lowering her voice . By the way , have you seen Alpha Arnold today ? Nora tilted her head , surprised by the sudden shift . Yes , I have . Why d do you ask ? Megans expression turned dreamy . Ive heard hes incredibly handsome . I was hoping to meet him , but he wasnt in the office earlier . hura suppressed i ugh . Another one enchanted by Arnolds reputation , she thought . Arnolds schedule is unpredictable . As Alpha , hes always on the move , and his work takes him all over the pack . Megan looked disappointed but quickly recovered . Well , I suppose Ill run into him eventually They worked thưrmagh the morning . Megan occasionally commenting on the quaint charm of the facilities or asking Nora questions about the packs Al luurbtine . they headed to a nearby r ப The restau but cry , with the hum of cantal conversation filling the air spot tensed kay Lar andijance slie conddert resist mentioning how it compared to her favorite high end bistros . ntiqued chatting about fastuun trends , Not a thugs wandered to Alex Meganisired My son Nora replied , Megans eyes widened in surprise . You have a son ? You dont look like you could have a child- Chapter 26 Nora smiled faintly , used to the reaction . Hes at training today . I just want to see how hes doing . Megan nodded , but her curiosity was evident as she observed Nora Meanwhile , at the training grounds . Alex sat cross legged on a beach , holding a video call with Linda . His face lit up as he animatedly described his day . Arnold sat nearby , his presence quiet but commanding , while Linda listened with her usual warmth . My teachers so strict , Alex complained , though a mischievous grin tugged at his lips . Hes making me work harder than everyone else . ip when youre done , and well celebrate . Linda chuckled Thats because he sees your potential . Youre doing great . Ill pick you up Alex beamed , holding up the badge pinned to his shirt Look at this ! Isnt it cool ? The other wolves are so jealous ! Linda leaned closer to the screen , her expression genuine . It looks perfe on you . Im proud of you . Arnold nodded approvingly , his silence adding weight to Lindas words , As the conversation continued . Alex noticed a call notification from Nora . His smile faltered . Why as she calling now ? he thought . His mind flashed back to that morning when Nora had seemed more concerned about Brian than him . Does sho me as much anymore ? | then , be i sembered the bedtime story she had read to him months ago about parents unconditional love . In every moms heart , her child is unique and irreplaceable , the story had said . When hed asked her if it was true , Nora had assured him it was . That memory brought him comfort . Mom would never stop loving me . Reassured , listrassed her call , focusing instead on the cheerful atmosphere of his conversation with Linda and Arnold . Lick at the restaurant . Nora frowned at her phone . call had gune unanswered , and her concern deepened . thungs wrong ? She dialed the head of training- ainer said . He on call with has father and another woman . Hold on , Ill check in with him . Nora sighed , purting the phon plone down . Megans curious gaze met hers . Everything okay ? Megali asked . Nuca replied , though her vo voice betrayed her lugering worry Just making sure hes adjusting to the new routine . Megan i laps cursed udu a slysande . Youre a good on Though I must admit I cant unge juggling this job and raising a child , rescrupned with Alex . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!