I could have asked her about it, but I didn't. Maren had served this pack for years, and her personal feelings were hers to address. Besides, I wasn't entirely certain what I felt myself, which made questioning her rather hypocritical.
"Is there something you'd like to say, Maren?" I asked.
"No. I'll continue the security sweep." She said as her gaze snapped to mine.
She left with her tablet, and Callum followed after promising to bring me the records.
"Your security chief doesn't like me." Vespera said as soon as they had left the room.
"She doesn't trust easily." I said.
"Neither do I." She said.
"I've noticed." I said.
"Then you understand why I don't care whether she approves of me." She said.
"I suspect you care more than you admit." I said as I leaned against the desk.
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