Chapter 146: It's Not A Social Call

VALE

The meeting hall wasn’t too far away from where I was, so I didn’t use a quick means of transportation.

“Vale,” I heard someone call after me.

When I turned around, Talon was on approach. “Good evening, Talon,” I greeted.

I guess any other sister would have given the Beta a cold shoulder because of what he had done to Harlyn.

To be honest, as far as I was concerned, Harlyn got what Harlyn deserved. She never treated the guy with the proper respect.

Still, I could tell that he was nervous about approaching me. Oh, Talon. I am on your side on this one.

“How are you, this evening?” he asked me.

“I’m…fine,” I shrugged. “I guess.”

“Fine?” His steps slowed when he got closer.

“Yeah, just fine. Could be better. Then again, I could be worse.”

“Ah,” he shiftily looked around before his eyes landed on me again. He had question that he wanted to ask and I already knew who the question was concerning.

“Just…ask the question, Talon,” I rolled my eyes.

He took a deep breath, and then said,