A Warrior's Second Chance (Faye and Alexander) novel Chapter 603

Chapter 585-1

ALEXANDER

I returned to the room some minutes later. Faye was sitting quietly on the couch, wrapped in

a fresh towel, her still-damp hair falling loosely over her shoulders.

She looked up when I walked in. She looked better now.

I held up the mug in my hand.

“Sorry I took some time.”

A faint smile appeared on her face.

“Thank you.”

I walked over and sat opposite her before handing it to her carefully.

She accepted it with both hands, the warmth of the mug immediately settling against her fingers.

She looked down at it before picking up the teaspoon and stirring the tea absentmindedly.

The soft clinking sound filled the quiet room.

She brought the mug to her lips and took a small sip

The reaction was immediate. Her eyes widened ever so slightly, and I could see her forcing herself to swallow despite the obvious heat

I couldn’t help the small smirk that tugged at the corner of my mouth.

“A little hot?”

Sh

creetly before looking back at me.

e warned me.”

out there was no real annoyance behind it.

other moment, she took another sip.

e was more careful. The silence between us felt comfortable. I watched her

drank, noticing how the tension in her shoulders gradually eased

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The colour seemed to return to her face little by little.

“How is it?” I asked.

She lowered the mug and looked at me.

“It’s nice.”

A genuine smile appeared on her face.

“I like it,” she added.

For some reason

“Good,” I said

She finish

Witho

She

ple answer pleased me more than it probably should have.

de my own satisfaction.

he tea slowly before placing the empty mug on the bedside table.

else, she moved further into the bed and pulled the blanket over herself. side, facing away from me.

nents, her breathing became slower and steadier.

hether she had actually fallen asleep or was simply pretending, but I decided

her.

dy to sleep yet, even though I was very tired.

re still several emails waiting for my attention.

ed onto my side of the bed, leaned back against the headboard, and picked up my

e company never really stopped moving.

Even on days I tried to stay away from work, something always found its way back to me

I opened the first sss and

towards Faye before

gh them one by one, occasionally glancing

screen.

SILVER HOL

THIRD P

The S

der had never felt as heavy as it did that evening

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The usual discussions that took place within those walls were often filled with

disagreements, debates, and differing opinions, but there was always a sense of control.

The elders and officials understood that every problem had a solution if they approached it carefully enough.

This time was different.

The moment the

happened.

The counc

anyone h

Whisp

unde

rgency meeting was called, everyone knew something serious had

arrived one after another, their expressions already tense before ken a word.

letly through the chamber as they took their seats, each person trying to ason behind the sudden urgency

the head of the table, his expression hard.

as the message that had brought them all together. A message from North

ifically… a message from Alpha Conrad

ment everyone was settled, Jason placed the letter on the table.

ound was quiet, but it carried enough weight to silence the room.

came from North Ridge this morning,” Jason said.

one moved. No one interrupted. They already understood that whatever was written side had not brought good news.

Jason unfolded the letter. As his eyes moved across the words, his expression hardened even more, as if he were reading it for the first time.

“Conrad is demanding an

A few council meg

ssing shipment.”

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