= Mikael = My brows lifted as I scanned through Amara’s proposal, my fingers pausing mid-page. I hadn’t expected this level of thoroughness—certainly not delivered ahead of schedule. A slow breath left me as I continued reading, attention sharpening with every line. She hadn’t just completed the task. She’d thought about it. Each issue I had outlined was addressed with precision, followed by proposed resolutions that were practical, realistic, and—more importantly—efficient. She had even included projected timelines, complete with estimated completion dates. No unnecessary filler. No vague promises. Just clear planning and decisive action. Impressive. “Hm.” The sound escaped me before I could stop it. There was a council meeting scheduled later—one that would require more than blind

