CHAPTER EIGHTY-FIVE

MAGNUS' POV

“Are you nervous?“ Mane asked when he came in for work.

“What's there to be nervous about?“

“You are going to be changing the laws as they know them. You're going to be letting down a whole group of maids.“

“I'm not worried or scared. If they don't like it, they're free to go.“

“True. A bunch of grumpy maids won't change a thing.“

“We will just hire more girls. Their loss as far as I am concerned.“

“Where are we on that land border issue?“

“We have made progress compared to last week.“

“Good.“

“I'm sorry, Alpha. But I need to be outside to make sure everything is set for tonight.“

“No problem. Let me know if there's any problem.“

“Yes, Alpha.“

He left me to my devices, and Audrey waltzed in.

“What are you doing?“ She asked.

“Finishing the rest of these plans.“

“I see.“

“What are you up to?“

“I'm taking a break, actually.“ She plopped down in front of me.

“From?“

“Have you been outside? It's madness.“

I laughed at her. “You're even more stressed than the maids.“ I teased he