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    ARE WE AT WAR OR NOT? NARRATOR Even though Ss knew she was his mates mother, that she wasnt responsible for his suffering, every fiber of his being rebelled against showing even a shred of courtesy to another Seleniaanyone who wasnt his Sigrid, A low growl rumbled behind Valeria.


    Aldric was barely restraining himself.


    How dare he show such disrespect to Valeriathe very woman who had brought his mate into this world? Sigrid also looked at him anxiously.


    More than anyone, she understood him, but that didnt mean she liked his dismissive behavior toward her mother.


    "Ss..." Its fine, pup.


    He needs time.


    I understand his fears very well..." Valeria wasnt offended in the slightest.


    She was about to lower her hand, which had been extended in the air for some time, but suddenly, arger, colder one tookit.


    Thank you for giving birth to her," Ss said, clumsily returning the greeting, Lam the only one blessed by that," Valeria smiled, gazing affectionately at her daughter.


    ---- Sigrid couldnt help but step into her mothers embrace, nestling against her chest.


    She loved her parents, her familyshe had always been everyone''s little girl.


    Thank you, Mama...


    thank you, Dad," she lifted her head, giving Aldric a look as pitiful as an abandoned pup.


    He huffed but ultimately wrapped his arms around them from behind, pulling Valeria close against his broad chest as well.


    Where no one could see, the Kings sharp eyes bore into the white- haired bastard standing before him.


    He''d find a way to get back at himter.


    ?They are mine, you bastard? "Aldric..." Valeria could feel all the dark intentions swirling in her mate''s mind.


    "My King, you need to speak to the warriors," Valeria released Sigrid and focused on reminding her husband of his dutieshe needed to stop wasting time acting like an immature fool.


    "Mom needs to rest.


    Lets all go to the pce.


    Now that the worst has passed, its time for unity, Aldric." are the pups safe?" Sigrid asked worriedly.


    "Yes, we''re fine, daughter.


    Everything is much better now," Valeria reassured her, taking her hand and motioning toward Ss, who stood before them, visibly ufortable.


    That woman''s warmth unsettled him.


    ---- He wasn''t used to it, especially knowing she was a supernatural being so powerful.


    Sigrid squeezed her mates hand firmly, and instantly, the turbulent heart of the Specter King calmed.


    The tense air between the dominant males lingered, but there was nothing the women in their lives couldnt handle.


    "Come, my love,e.


    The world has changed, Ssits not like before," Sigrid told him.


    But deep inside, a knot tightened in her chest.


    How was she supposed to exin that while he had been asleep, his race had been abused to the brink of extinction? Goddess...


    Would Ss go mad again? Before that, I need to do something.


    I need to go somewhere," he looked into her beautiful eyes and spoke in a deep voice.


    "Come with me, Sigrid." "''No," the one who responded was Aldric, Sigrid gave her mate aplicated smile "please be patient with my father, my love.


    This to me," she whispered in his mind.


    is very important "You maye with me, King and Queen Lycan," Ss turned to face them.


    "I allow you to enter my realm, but if they are harmed in the future...


    I hope things have truly changed." His gazended on Valeria, who gave him a slight nod.


    They had a long road ahead.