After leaving Prisci’s pce, Lance went to greet Lycan rissa and told her of his intention to bond with Adide.
rissa was delighted. “You’ve aplished great things quietly. Two months ago, your mother was still worrying about your marriage. I didn’t expect you and Adide to hit it off on the battlefield. She’s a good girl and deserves your care.”
Lance said, “Lycan rissa, I will treat her well. However, Prisci seems to dislike Adide and might intimidate her at the pce in the next few days.”
rissa immediately sensed Lance’s indirect plea for help.
With a gentle smile, she reassured him, “Don’t worry. I’m here, and Adide won’t be wronged.”
Lance expressed his gratitude sincerely, “I leave it all in your hands. Thanks, Lycan rissa.”
rissa’s eyes flickered withplexity but quickly regainedposure.
She inquired about his experiences on the battlefield, his injuries, and their recovery.
Lance answered each question, and rissa insisted on having the royal healers examine him.
The royal healers were experienced, and Lance left the pce with a bounty of nutritional supplements.
Sometimes Lance wondered, “whose son am I really?”
His mother Prisci never asked about such things.
After the victory banquet, he was sent to Prisci’s pce drunk.
Prisci excitedly shook him, praising the Southern Border triumph and their rising fame.
She never asked if he’d suffered, focusing only on the glory.
But Lance held no grudges. Prisci had always been self–centered, expecting the world to revolve around
her.
Her love was just enough for a calm mother–son rtionship–neither arousing resentment nor inviting high expectations.
After Lance left, rissa rested on the sofa, eyes closed.
An Omega, thinking her asleep, quietly draped a nket over her.
The weather was sultry, yet the hally in shade. Sleeping there could easily give one a chill.
rissa opened her eyes and said, “I’m not asleep, just deep in thought.”
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Omega Tracy asked, “Is it about Alpha Lance and Miss Davidson’s bond? You’ve known about it for a while. There’s no need to worry. Alpha Lance will treat her well.”
rissa shook her head. “That’s not what concerns me.”
“Worried Prisci will be unkind to Miss Davidson?”
“I’ll keep an eye on her,” rissa sighed. “But I fear friction between Lance and Erasmus. Erasmus’s n to strip Lance ofmand is clear. Lance must see through it. How could he not feel upset?”
Omega Tracy reassured, “Alpha Lance will understand. Lycan Erasmus aims to prevent future conflicts. Withoutmand, Alpha Lance poses no threat.”
“Erasmus knows his brothercks ambition.”
“Better safe than sorry. Besides, Lycan Erasmus, feeling guilty, willpensate Alpha Lance.”
rissa nodded slightly. “I don’t oppose it. When Erasmus told me, I stayed silent but agreed inwardly.”
“Adide has Alpha Bentley’s subordinates‘ support, and Lance has the army. Even if Lycan Erasmus isn’t suspicious, the Royal Council sees their power as a threat.”
“True. But understanding this, we have nothing to fear.”
“Lycan Erasmus and Alpha Lance’s bond runs deep. Any discord is temporary.”
rissa sighed gently. “Yes, withoutmand, Lance can still serve as an Elder in the Royal Council.”
rissa’s brow remained furrowed, her mind on Erasmus.
She knew his thoughts better than anyone.
Life’sirony never ceased to amaze her.
She hoped he’d prioritize the kingdom as his father had.
The next day, Adide and Beata arrived at the pce.
She visited Lycan rissa first, who eagerly grasped her hands, inquiring about her and Lance.
Adide had prepared her story: mutual attraction on the battlefield, followed by Alpha Lance’s proposal upon returning to the capital.
Since Lance didn’t reject her, she epted.
rissa, aware of the truth, spared Adide further embarrassment. She didn’t mention Lycan Erasmus’s three–month ultimatum, instead attributing their bond to fate and the Moon Goddess’s will.
After their chat, rissa announced she’d send for Prisci.