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Chapter 5: (Un)Friendly Visit

Chapter 35: (Un)Friendly Visit

Ruby’s POV

The Tower of Magic loomed before me, a magnificent structure of dark stone and shimmering runes, twisting into the sky like an eternal guardian over the land. Unlike the rustic charm of the Ravenhold Pack, this tower radiated an eerie brilliance, its obsidian walls etched with soaring machines that illuminated the night sky. The entire place felt alive–a realm where time bowed to the will of those who understood the arcane arts.

Its entrance was guarded by an enormous silver door engraved with the sigil of the sorcerers–a crescent moon sheltering a watchful eye. As I stepped inside, the scent of burning incense and aged parchment filled the air. Magic hummed through the walls, vibrating beneath my fingertips as I walked through hallways lined with towering bookshelves and glowing artifacts.

And in the midst of it all was Nora.

I found her in her private study, a vast chamber cluttered with potion vials, scattered spell scrolls, and an enchanted quill that wrote on its own. She looked up as I entered, her sharp emerald eyes locking onto mine before her lips curled into a knowing smirk.

“Oh, Ruby!”

Setting aside an ancient manuscript, she grinned. “I was wondering when you’d finally show up.”

She hadn’t changed much since the last time I saw her. Nora was as graceful as ever, her black curls cascading down her back, adorned with tiny silver ornaments that jingled softly with her every movement. Dressed in flowing midnight–blue robes, she carried herself with the aura of someone who commanded the world–because, in many ways, she did.

Yet the first words out of her mouth were not a warm greeting. No, that wasn’t Nora’s style.

“Your scandalous partner’s marriage is the talk of the entire continent,” she said bluntly, shaking her head in feigned disbelief.

“Dominic has truly outdone himself this time. What an absolute idiot.”

I sighed, rubbing my temples. “Nora, please.”

“What?” she scoffed, leaning back in her chair. “You know I never liked your Dominic. You were head over heels for him, and I tolerated that, but I always knew he was self–centered-”

She caught herself, exhaling sharply. “And tell me, dear friend, how exactly did sweet, innocent Camilla end up pregnant? Or should I even ask?”

I crossed my arms, shifting uncomfortably. “Don’t talk like that. They love each other. And the elders wanted a male heir.”

Across from me, I could feel the waves of loathing radiating from Nora. She was, after all, my one and only best friend. I used to think her aloofness made it difficult for her to get along with Camilla or Dominic. Turns out, Nora simply had a built- in radar for spotting ‘the corrupt and the assholes‘.

Nora’s eyes darkened. “Of course they did!”

I winced. That wasn’t the end of it. Nora’s voice only grew shriller as she unleashed a string of insults, loud enough that a few sorcerers peeked through the cracks of the door.”

“Nora… just let it go. There’s no need to-”

“I need to!” she snapped, her anger crackling with raw energy. “The Ravenhold Pack is full of power–hungry, misogynistic pigs. They never deserved you, Ruby. They never even tried to see your worth and who you’re.”

I swallowed hard, forcing a smile, even though her words stung with the truth.

Nora ran a frustrated hand through her hair. “I care about you like my own sister. Seeing you like this makes me want to- damn it! Do I need to blow up your precious pack?”

I paled, shaking my head frantically, both hands raised in surrender. If Nora said ‘A, it would never just stop at ‘Z.

“Don’t do that! Do you want to rot in prison forever!?” I snapped.

“I wouldn’t be like this if you weren’t constantly surrounded by a bunch of brainless swine–except for me, of course.” She lifted her chin smugly, clearly pleased with her own statement.

I let out a weary sigh. “Nora. Let’s just drop this, okay? I’m fine.”

The breathtaking emerald hue I had always admiSuccessfully unlocked!ger tucked against her thigh. It peeked through the slit of her gown as the grand sorce.ess propped up her legina.nanner that would have scandalized any noblewoman.

“Only for now,” she replied.

I nodded, shooting her a grateful look. My muscles had been tense from the moment I set foot in the tower’s courtyard.

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Chapter 35: (Un)Friendly Visit

Because, of course, it would be like this–Nora and her spectacular temper.

At last, she leaned forward, her expression softening. “So, tell me. What brings you here? I doubt you came just to reminisce about your pathetic excuses for staying with your ex–mate.”

“Not ex–mate, Nora. We’re still together…” I defended weakly.

She let out a mocking laugh, correcting me. “Not yet, to be precise. Am I right?”

My shoulders slumped as I took a deep breath, gathering myself before speaking again. There was no point in arguing- because she wasn’t wrong. But Nora didn’t need to know that, especially not about what I had been doing behind her back.

“I need your help. I need someone I trust to investigate what happened at the wedding,” I admitted.

Her expression darkened. Again.

“You mean the same wedding that humiliated you? The one where your so–called family stood by and did nothing while you suffered? The same bastards who have spent years breaking you?”

Nora looked at me as if I had lost my mind.

I didn’t answer. I didn’t need to. The silence was enough.

Nora let out a heavy sigh. “Ruby, why do you still waste your kindness on them?”

I smiled, though it felt hollow. “Because someone has to clean up this mess. And if I don’t, the pack will suffer–and I don’t want that.”

She narrowed her eyes at me, reading deeper into my words.

If only she knew the truth–that my kindness was nothing more than a veil for the revenge I was weaving. That if Nora knew who my partner in vengeance was and what I had sold to make this retribution a reality, she would definitely be horrified

I hadn’t told her about my mate’s real crimes or that the family he claimed as his own was nothing but a fake. My entire life was a game of deception.

And Nora? I’m sure she’s loyal. Therefore, if he knew my worst problem right now, she would stand by me through it all- even if I spoke my darkest desires for revenge.

I chose not to. I loved her too much to drag her into this.

After a long pause, Nora clicked her tongue and leaned back, crossing her arms. “You’re lucky I adore you, Ruby. Fine. I’ll do it. But not for them. Only for you.”

Relief washed over me. “Thank you, Nora. I need you as soon as possible.”

She exhaled sharply. “The earliest I can come is tomorrow afternoon. Unlike some people, I actually have responsibilities as the deputy head of the Magic Tower.”

I arched a brow. “That’s just an excuse, and you know it.”

“You’re absolutely right,” she quipped, pulling open a drawer beneath the sofa and retrieving a Kiseru pipe, completely ignoring my disapproving stare at the lung–destroying object.

“I have no interest in wasting my time on those filthy pigs. But for you? Fine.”

The tension in the room eased slightly, and before I could say anything else, Nora’s signature smirk returned.

“Now, enough about those idiots. Let’s talk about you. When are you going to find yourself a secret lover, hmm?”

A rush of red panic crept up my cheeks. I stammered. “NORA! What are you even talking about!?”

The mischievous glint in her emerald eyes only deepened my embarrassment.

“Oh, come on. You can ask me if you need a distraction. And lucky for you, I have an extensive collection of handsome men in stock.” She winked, laughing at my horrified expression.