When Mina reached her room, she quietly rearranged her clothes back into her small bag. Her heart still fluttered from everything that had happened. She wanted to look her best before returning to Theo’s chamber, so she picked up her towel and decided to use the locally made public bathroom that the omega maids used. Theo had wanted her to bathe in his room and spend the rest of the night with him, but Mina had insisted she would feel more comfortable taking her bath elsewhere first before coming back. He had smiled and agreed. The night air was cool as she walked to the bathroom, humming softly to herself. Every step felt lighter, her heart filled with joy and disbelief. She kept thinking about their conversation—how gentle Theo had been, how he had reassured her, and how the Moon Godde

