The World of Beasts: She's Got Their Hearts novel Chapter 15

"Ms. Chamber, you seemed mentally exhausted today. It so happened that my brother, Alvaro Khielson, has just returned from Ethereal Fang Alliance and brought back a large supply of Stellar Ambers," Vera said as she took out an elegant gift bag.

Inside was a transparent box filled with several large, lustrous purple Astral Ambers.

"Astral Ambers contain a high concentration of energy. Since you expended a great deal of mind essence while healing Derek, I thought you could use them." Vera extended the box toward Analise.

However, Analise didn't take it. "Finlay already gave me some when we returned. I'm feeling much better now. You should keep them for yourself, Ms. Khielson."

As soon as she finished speaking, Scott lowered his gaze, making a mental note that he, too, had plenty of Stellar Ambers to offer her.

"We have plenty at home. Please, just take them, Ms. Chamber. I'd really like to be friends with you—consider this a gift to mark our acquaintance." Wearing a playful smile on her face, Vera insisted and pushed the box directly into Analise's lap.

Vera was cute, Analise thought to herself. If not for her inevitable rivalry between females, they might actually become friends.

"Alright." Analise smiled and placed the box on the couch beside her.

"Ms. Chamber, which alliance were you originally from? I heard you only had a chip implanted after arriving in Stormclaw Alliance. Did you have a guardian before that?" Vera asked, her tone still light and friendly.

Analise met Vera's gaze, but her expression was unreadable. "I don't remember."

"You don't remember?" Vera frowned slightly and subtly scanned Analise. Pure humans didn't possess any beast-like traits, so just by looking, it was impossible to tell.

"The doctors at Stormclaw Hospital are fairly skilled. Didn't they offer any explanation? Did you lose your memory due to an injury?" Vera pressed, but her tone had shifted ever so slightly.

"What are you implying?" Scott's expression darkened. He sensed a hidden agenda behind Vera's words.

"No chip, found alone in the forest, no guardian, and no memories… yet possessing mind essence—Scott, don't you think that's suspicious?"