The World of Beasts: She's Got Their Hearts novel Chapter 31

Scott quietly gathered the soiled sheets and clothes, then slipped out of the room without a word.

He glanced at the table where Finlay had carefully plated the food, then looked toward the kitchen. A strange surge of competitiveness stirred in him.

Without thinking, Scott stepped into the kitchen, pulled out a slab of beef, and asked the housekeeper to help clean and marinate it. He was determined to cook a perfectly seared steak for Analise.

Ten minutes later, the kitchen caught fire. The cleaning bot was speechless.

Scott was forced to face reality. He calmed his competitive heart and went back to silently washing sheets and dirty clothes.

The villa's doorbell rang. The housekeeper promptly went to check, though he didn't open the door immediately.

Outside stood a tall male with a massive set of horns. They were thick, and so was he, with muscular arms, broad shoulders, and a lean waist. He was easily six feet taller than Finlay.

"Hello, is Commander Hopkins or Ms. Chambers available?" the male said, pulling a business card from his coat. "I'm Jay Arnold from Ironhorn Alliance. I'm here to request Ms. Chambers' help."

"Please wait here. I'll fetch Ms. Chambers and Mr. Hopkins." The housekeeper gave a polite nod, taking the card.

"Mr. Hopkins, there's a male at the door. Says he's from Ironhorn Alliance and wants to speak with Ms. Chambers," the housekeeper informed Scott, who was doing the laundry.

Scott paused. "Ironhorn Alliance is technically neutral, though they've been under pressure lately. As for helping them, that's up to Ana. Let him in. Have him wait in the living room, then go ask Analise if she's willing. I'll finish up here."

Scott continued to wash the clothes.

Once the bloodstained clothes were washed, Scott tossed them in the machine and instructed the cleaning bot to hang them out when they were done.

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