Chapter 165 Her Suggestion
She nearly choked on the words as Maxwell’s feet slid higher up her leg. By now, his whole body was facing her, his left leg resting on top of his right while slowly caressing her leg up and down, appearing as if he was fully absorbed in what she was saying. In reality, he was simply using the moment to further stretch his reach, his touch making her knees buckle and a needy throb pulse through her core.
"We... we should also build an irrigation system," she continued, a little breathless, forcing herself to stay composed. "Even during a drought, there’s still an underground water source we can tap into, enough to sustain the South until the dry season ends. And after we stabilize things, we can focus on reforestation. I read that humans have a profession called ’PlantEcologist’; they wrote about how trees help lessen the drought’s severity."
"They wrote that the tree’s roots reach deep underground, pulling water up into the atmosphere. This helps regulate the climate, improve transpiration, and support plant and animal life. With more trees, we can not only reduce drought but also prevent floods, purify water, and enrich the soil."
Fortunately, Addison managed to finish her explanation and speech. Midway through, Maxwell seemed to realize just how important her words were; he stopped teasing her and instead listened intently, awe and admiration gradually replacing his lust-filled, playful demeanor. By the time she concluded, he looked incredibly proud of her.
The entire table had fallen silent. Addison, mistaking the silence for criticism, felt a flicker of nervousness, wondering if her words had come across as long-winded. In truth, what she shared was both insightful and refreshing.
Most of the werewolves present, especially the Alphas seated before her, weren’t exactly the type to spend their time reading books. Their lives were consumed with leading packs, managing territory affairs, and maintaining physical strength through constant training.
That’s why hearing such knowledge, especially something derived from human research and distant lands, was not only rare but fascinating. While a few were skeptical and dismissed her ideas as fanciful, many were intrigued, especially the representatives from the South.
They were currently the most affected by the ongoing drought and had already realized they couldn’t rely on Mages forever. They needed real, lasting solutions.
That was why they were all here: to brainstorm and collaborate. After all, more minds meant more possibilities.