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My patience is wearing thin. “Ms. Falks, Iris is doing, exactly that. She’s using her platform to advocate for children who don’t have the advantages her son does. I would think your organization would support such efforts rather than undermine them.”
“We support genuine advocacy, not performances designed to boost one’s public image,” she retorts. “And I must warn you, if Miss Willford continues down this path, she risks creating significant public backlash. Our organization has considerable influence, and many of our members are already expressing their… disappointment.”
Is that a threat? I resist the urge to have her escorted out immediately. Instead, I stand, signaling that this meeting is over.
“I appreciate your concern, Ms. Falks, but I have complete confidence in Iris and her project. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have an important meeting to prepare for.”
She Holds iny gaze for a moment before nodding stiffly. “Very well, Mr. President. But consider yourself warned. The public can be quite unforgiving
Ezra, who has been standing quietly by the door, steps forward to escort her out. Once they’re gone, I sink back into my chair with a heavy sigh. How did the Humanitarian Society find out about Miles‘ enrollment? We’ve taken extensive precautions to keep that information private.
When Ezra returns a few minutes later, I wave him over urgently.
“How the hell did they find out about Miles‘ school?” I demand.
Ezra shakes his head. “I don’t know, sir. Only a handful of people have that information.”
“Well, someone leaked it,” I bite out. “I need you to contac Wellington immediately. Make sure they understand the severity of the situation. Miles‘ identity needs to be absolutely protected. No photos, no last name on any public documents, nothing that could connect him to me or to Iris.”
“Right away,” Ezra nods, already pulling out his phone.
“And find out how this information got out,” I add. “Someone at the school, someone on our staff–whoever it was, I want to speak to them.”
“Of course, sir.”
After Ezra leaves to make the calls, I’m left alone with my thoughts. This isn’t the first time iris has faced criticism since entering my life, but it’s the first time someone has tried to use Miles against us. The thought makes my blood boil.
For a moment, I consider calling Iris to tell her everything. But her fundraiser is today, so I know she’s very busy. I make a mental note to talk to her before the event begins so she can at least be prepared in case any of jorie’s minions show up to cause trouble.
With that, I turn back to my computer, planning to get through at least one more report before my next meeting, when I notice a new email in my inbox. The subject line reads: “Update on Special Commission.”
My heart skips a beat as I open it. It’s from the master jeweler I commissioned to create Iris’s engagement ring. I’ve been waiting for this update for weeks.
There’s an attachment–a photo of the ring in its nearly completed state. It still needs the stones set and the
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metal polished, but… it’s exactly what I envisioned. A simple platinum band with a small diamond surrounded by smaller cuts of citrine. The yellow gemstone reminds me of that sweater she’s always wearing
can already picture it on her finger. I can imagine the look on her face when I finally ask her to be my mate, my wife, my Luna–officially and permanently, after too many years of waiting
A smile replaces my earlier scowl. Let Marjorie Falks and her humanitarian society think what they want. Let the tabloids speculate and the critics complain. None of It matters. Iris is going to make a wonderful Luna, no matter what anyone thinks.
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