<b>3/3 </b>


    Third Person’s POV


    Adide thought that Lycan Erasmus wanted to get revenge for her by pairing Ulrik with a she–wolf who dissolved her mating bond after a year–just <b>as </b>she and Ulrik had.


    But Gloria might not have agreed to mate with Ulrik if not for Lycan Erasmus’s designation.


    When Gloria visited the Frostfang Pack, Adide assumed she wanted to assess Ulrik’s character.


    Lycan Erasmus’s actions made Adide feel she might have dragged Gloria into trouble.


    This wasn’t about revenge but making enemies.


    It seemed Adide needed to meet Gloria to clear the air and prevent Frostfang from gaining foes.


    While she didn’t care about herself, she didn’t want Cedric, the future Alpha, to suffer from any grudges.


    Noticing Adide’s furrowed brow and swirling cedar pheromones, Lance said, “Ironw Pack’s Luna Cynthia ising to visit. She likely wants to ask about your dissolved mating bond with Ulrik. The story was all over town, but they’re reasonable enough to know not to believe everything they hear. They want to hear the truth from you.”


    Lance always knew what was happening in the Frostfang Pack.


    Every time he visited, he’d first check in with Beta Valentine, who treated Lance as one of their own.


    Valentine knew Adide was rational, but with the pack’s small size and limited manpower, many tasks still required Lance’s attention.


    New members couldn’t be fully trusted yet, so Valentine often informed Lance, who’d send people to investigate or handle matters.


    This was one reason Lance visited frequently.


    After chatting with Adide for a while, Lance was ready to leave. He had a pile of cases to review. As the newly appointed head of the Royal Court, he was buried in paperwork, which strained his eyes daily.


    Moreover, he needed to mastermercialw. Memorizing legal statutes was crucial; otherwise, his position as the Royal Court’s president would be a mere figurehead.


    Adide saw him off as usual.


    They had a tacit understanding, but now Adide was more guarded.


    She subconsciously kept her distance during their goodbye, trying to manage her feelings.


    She reminded herself that they were to spend their lives together and couldn’t afford to fall helplessly in


    love.


    <b>1:21 </b>am


    <b>+20 </b><b>Free </b><b>Coins </b>


    Although Lance had promised no breeders or mistresses, such matters weren’t entirely within his control.


    Even Dwight, despite his pride, had breeders sent by superiors.


    And Lycan Erasmus and Prisci might do the same for Lance, given the royal Lycan’s emphasis on


    progeny.


    While Adide appreciated Lance’s promise, she knew better than to let her heart rule her mind.


    But the heart is hard to control, especially when it’s so far from the rational brain.


    The next day, Adide sent an invitation to Ironw Pack, requesting Luna Cynthia and Gloria’s visit.


    They arrived within the hour.


    Adide was dressed casually today. Upon hearing they wereing, she quickly asked Beata to help her change.


    She switched into a moon–white dress, draped ake–blue cloak over her shoulders, and fastened the ruby ne returned by Glenveil Pack’s Rowena around her neck. The outfit was simple yet elegant.


    Ivy had already offered them coffee. The two visitors, apanied by two omegas, rose and greeted Adide upon her entrance.


    “Miss Davidson!” they said in unison.


    “Please, sit down, Luna Cynthia, Gloria,” Adide said with a smile.


    Luna Cynthia, in a dark blue coat, appeared authoritative with her neatlybed gray–streaked hair.


    Gloria, in a simple white fox–fur stole over a pale yellow dress, was beautiful butcked vitality.


    Her demeanor seemed older than her mother’s.


    Adide exined, “I received your message a few days ago, but Cedric was under treatment, and I couldn’t entertain guests. I declined to avoid rudeness.”


    “Now that he’s better, I wanted to invite you both to thank you for your concern for Cedric,” she added.


    Since they imed to be visiting to greet and check on Cedric, Adide naturally responded in kind.


    Luna Cynthia inquired, “How is Cedric now?”


    “Much better<b>, </b>thank you for your care,” Adide replied.


    Luna Cynthia smiled and said, “I know your pack is well–provided, but please ept these gifts for Cedric,”


    An presented a beautifully wrapped box.


    Adide protested, “This <b>is </b>too much! We’re grateful for your visit<b>, </b>but such expensive gifts…”


    <b>2/3 </b>


    “ept them as our pack’s token of goodwill,”


    <b>una </b>


    seldom interacted before, we’re delighted Cedric is alive.”


    Adide ceased her refusal, thanked them, and had Ivy take the gift.