The Clawless Luna 18.1

"Garth!"

The light, cheerful voice stopped Garth in his tracks. He, who had been heading for the elevator, turned abruptly. He saw Cora approaching with small, skipping steps.

"Good evening."

Garth muttered, "Good evening."

"Are you here to see Alpha?" Cora asked and Garth nodded. She brightened. "Me too. Me too."

Garth said nothing more. He pushed the elevator button and they entered. As the elevator moved, Cora looked at him.

"So, you rarely spend time at The Palace?"

Instinctively, Garth blinked. Then he answered with a short nod.

Cora hummed as she nodded. Her eyes rolled and she played with the ends of her curly, bobbed hair. "I thought you spent more time at The Palace."

Garth didn't answer. He was sure that Cora's statement wasn't curious.

The elevator stopped. The doors opened and they stepped out, heading for Usher's workspace.

Garth knocked. Usher's voice gave permission and he opened the door. He gestured f