Third Person’s POV


    rissa pulled Cedric close and whispered with a smile, “Tell me, has Prisci given you any side–eye? Any nasty looks?<b>” </b>


    She knew her sister better than anyone–if Prisci disliked someone, her eyes would practically roll to the back of her head.


    “Lycan rissa!” Prisci protested, overhearing. “Why would I treat Cedric poorly? He’s such a sweet child; I adore him.”


    “Really?” rissa said with a grin, looking at Prisci. Her eyes held a hint of relief. “That’s good to hear. But if I find out you’re being unkind to him, I won’t let it slide.”


    Prisci rolled her eyes. “If you don’t believe me, ask Zelda.”


    Zelda chimed in brightly, “Prisci really does like Cedric, and so do I.”


    rissaughed. “I was just teasing Prisci. I missed seeing her signature eye–rolls while she was away from the pce. Now that I’ve seen it, I feel better.”


    rissa’s words set off a round ofughter from Lycan Erasmus and Cami.


    Only Prisci remained sulky, thinking how she could never be the type to neglect a child.


    Royals from the capital began arriving one after another at the pce.


    Alpha Howell arrived with Luna Skye, along with several princesses.


    All brought their mate and children, filling the hall with a bustling crowd.


    Later, the two married princesses, Margot and Yvette, arrived.


    They were Lycan Erasmus’s sisters.


    Margot was born to rissa, making her Lycan Erasmus’s elder sister. Yvette was the daughter of the former high priestess and thus Lycan Erasmus’s younger sister.


    Margot’s mate was Curtis Guerrero, the second son of the deputy minister of justice.


    Curtis had a cheerful personality and held a nominal position in the Ministry of Culture. The Guerrero family, known for its academic traditions, was rted to Cyrus’s mate.


    Curtis’s father was strong–willed, even daring to speak out against Lycan Erasmus.


    Though the princess had her own estate, as Curtis’s mate, she wasn’t treated specially by his father just because she was royalty.


    Fortunately, Margot and Curtis had a great rtionship. Thanks to rissa’s upbringing, the princess never acted superior, and the Guerrero family praised her highly.


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    Yvette had married Forrest<b>, </b>the nephew of Lycan Gamma Elias.


    Forrest managed the family’s estates and shops and was a business whiz.


    Adide looked around and noticed Melinda was absent.


    Melinda’s mate was Dwight Santos, a person Adide couldn’t stand with his old–fashioned ideas. Melinda must have suffered a great deal.


    As Adide pondered this, she heard rissa say to Luna Skye, “Melinda hasn’t visited me for ages.”


    Luna Skye replied with a smile, “Lycan rissa, Melinda is pregnant and is on bed rest.”


    “Really? That’s wonderful!”


    rissa beamed. “I was nning to send the royal physician to check on her. I didn’t expect you to bring such good news.”


    Luna Skye breathed a sigh of relief. “Yes, now that she’s pregnant, I’m relieved. And the Soulrend Pack, upon learning of her pregnancy, has provided her with many things and additional staff. They’ve been quite thoughtful.”


    Yvette remarked coolly, “They’ve been quite thoughtful, indeed. Not only have they provided things and staff, but they’ve also added two breeders.”


    Luna Skye’s expression froze, then she forced a smile. “breeders are just for entertainment, not worth mentioning.”


    “Aren’t those gifts and omegas worth mentioning? Why is Dwight’s breeder not?” Yvette retorted sarcastically.


    Margot’s face darkened. “Having a breeder right after one’s mate bes pregnant–what pack would do such a thing? Don’t they fear the mate might be hurt, affecting the fetus?”


    Melinda had been Dwight’s mate for a short time and was now pregnant. This was no time for <i>a </i>breeder.


    The timing seemed designed to embarrass someone.


    Margot continued, “Dwight’s actions are inappropriate and hurtful to Melinda. Luna Skye, as Melinda’s mother, instead of grieving for your daughter, you defend Dwight. That’s truly disheartening.”


    As Lycan Erasmus’s sister and rissa’s biological daughter, Margot was known for her seriousness.


    Her words left Luna Skye speechless, forcing her to retreat awkwardly.


    Alpha Howell, uninterested in the drama, believed having a breeder was no big deal.


    Adide, observing the Howells‘ reaction, felt disheartened and even more sympathetic toward M. How would Melinda get through this cold season? <ol><li>da. </li></ol>


    Before the banquet began, thedies gathered to chat.


    Meanwhile, Lycan Erasmus conversed with his uncles and brothers.


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    Margot sat beside Adide and said, “When you married Lance, I was unwell and couldn’t <b>attend </b>in person. I only sent a gift. I apologize here.”


    Adide, aware of the princess’s temperament and herck of arrogance, smiled and replied, “There’s no need. I’m grateful for your gift. How is your health now?”


    “I still cough asionally,” Margot said, followed by a few more coughs.


    A maid promptly brought a cup of hot orange juice. After a few sips, Margot’s coughing subsided slightly, though her face had turned red from the effort.


    “Take care of yourself,” Adide said.


    <i>“</i><i>I </i>will!” Margot nodded.