Chapter 40: Anything Better Than This Pt. 1

Valene:

It was the day before Harlyn’s birthday before I was actually free to assist as Master Wade had requested. Upon leaving his office two days prior, he found that Harlyn was staying with a friend for a few days to figure out some party ideas. I, no doubt, knew that this was just a ploy for her to meet up with Master Talon, something that she did often when she was in high-stress situations. However, I had no doubts that she’d revert to party planning afterward.

To be honest, I was glad to be given a little more time away from the “party planning scene.” Although Master Wade found my skill in planning a gift, it did not mean that I liked doing it. I’d much rather have been at a judgment hearing for whatever actions Nurse Betty accused me of.

“The-the gopher was in the Alpha’s room acting completely ununiform! It was disgraceful!” Nurse Betty exclaimed in a shrill voice.

I did not budge from Master Wade’s side as everyone stood around waiting for her to finish, accusing me o