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Braun, Presidential Suite
“Why do you keep looking away?” Governor Maxim asked. “Am I boring you?”
I was back in my room, angry and anxious. I lacked patience. Angry that I had to spend a minute apart from my mate. My beast was pacing, waiting the minutes until we could return to her. After the time we’d spent together, after meeting her family, I was more sure of my decision than ever. Not that I questioned my beast, but Angela was… perfect.
She’d told me of her schooling, the years she’d taken to become a nurse. I made the mental comparison to the highly qualified and skilled medical technicians throughout the Coalition. It was an honorable profession, and I respected her desire to help others. She would be well received and kept busy on The Colony. I had no doubt Dr. Surnen would
