Chapter 38

"I'll take good care of them for you," Abigail promised. "You don't need to be concerned about it. Books are sacred to me. I'll keep them safe."

"I'm not doubting your abilities," my mum said. "I'm just concerned about what the rest of the content contains."

"It's okay, Mom. "I'm bringing them to Shadow Moon," I said. Viktor is calling libraries in his region. I'll make sure only werewolf eyes see them."

"I'm getting sick of this conversation," my father remarked. "Change the subject or remain silent." That reminds me, Jacky, I need you to come to my office tonight.

I have dossiers on your potential advisor. "I believe you will be pleased with the selection."

"Thank you, Father," I said. "We'll go over them after dinner."

The rest of dinner was spent listening to Cullum relate anecdotes about his travels. The people he met, the food he tried, the diverse cultures he encountered, and the misadventures he encountered.

He was meticulous.

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