*Noah*

My concern for Zara only grew during the few days I had essentially ordered her to pause her duties for the Celestial Valley members. I could tell that she was under a great deal of stress due to her new responsibilities. She was so important to these people, and they were her mother’s people. It was only natural that she would be under a great deal of pressure.

I felt helpless to do anything as I watched her strain beneath the weight of her various ...