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“I went to burn the food warehouse and left you in charge of support. But you chased others on your own. Did it ever ur to you that if Western Tribes‘ wolves arrived while I was burning it and you failed to warn me in time, we’d all be doomed?”
Ulrik’s voice growled with lupine intensity, his chest seething with barely contained fury.
“But I seeded,” Velda said, wincing as her wound throbbed.
“Forget it. We’ll never see eye to eye. If you don’t value me, and I don’t value you, arguing further will only hurt our bond. Let’s just drop it,” Velda said, trying to end the fight.
Ulrik felt nothing but disappointment.
She treated Western Tribes‘ civilians as ants.
To her, their lives were mere stepping stones to her goals.
He was unwilling to waste any more words.
He turned to leave, forcing a bitter smile. “How ironic. I gave up Adide for you, and now I’m filled with regret.”
Velda gasped, her ears twitching in shock.
“What did you say? You regret it?”
Ulrik walked away without a word.
Outside, the bonfire zed, casting a crimson glow on the snow. It began to snow again.
The biting cold mirrored the chill in his heart.
At that moment, Adide sat by a campfire.
Someone handed her a bottle of water and a in sandwich with just a fried egg and lettuce.
It was the most delicious thing she’d eaten since arriving at the southern border.
Back then, as the Alpha’s daughter of the Frostfang Pack, she had Omegas cooking for her every day. She never knew a simple sandwich could taste so good.
Lance watched her devour it and raised an eyebrow, “One sandwich enough?”
“No, more?” Adide mumbled with a mouth full of bread.
“None left.”
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Adide nearly choked.
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Lance chuckled at her expression, his amber eyes reflecting the flickering firelight.
Watching the usually elegantdy lose her dignity, she didn’t even notice the bread crumbs on her lips.
After Adide finished eating, Lance revealed, “I’ve been in contact with Snke before the battle.”
His fingers toyed with a wolf–bone dagger. “His target was always Velda and the wolves involved in the massacre. I wanted her at the rear, but she insisted on charging forward.”
Adide wiped her mouth and said, “So Alpha Lance, you did try to protect her.”
“Can’t stop her from courting death.”
Lance snorted, his expression darkening. “Velda’s actions know no bounds. Snke didn’t kill her outright -he’s waiting for her to break and take her own life. Do you think she will?”
Adide studied a napkin with wolf–shaped creases.
“Hard to say. The shame she’s endured this time…”
She decided to skip the details. “Many wolves have seen her humiliated. The news will reach the capital sooner orter. Whether her pride can survive is another matter.”
“Snke brought Dominic not just because he’s thete prince’s brother, but also because he hopes Dominic will be the next Lycan King. The current one’s in a bad state.”
Adide nodded. “So the Western Tribes took revenge and left immediately. They’ve concealed the prince’s death, but if the truthes out, they can im to have avenged him.”
“This is just one reason. The real reasons are far moreplex.”
Adide agreed. “Indeed.”
Lance looked at her gravely. “Adide, your role in reiming the southern border was crucial. It would make your father and brothers proud.”
Adide’s eyes welled up. “Yes!”
Lance’s gaze deepened. “You achieved what your father couldn’t. You led the charge at Frostfang and Darkw Towns, always at the forefront of battle.”
Adide realized Lance had orchestrated this opportunity for her.
She stood and thanked him. “Thank you. I don’t know how to repay you.”
Lance raised his head. “No need to repay now. But there might be times when I need your help in the
future.”
Adide paused. She’d only been polite.
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Now she asked. Do you have my specify req
Lance smiled. Not now But I might in the future”