Third Person’s POV


    The driver started the car, kicking up dust. Gloria jumped back, furious and buzzing with anger.


    Why could Adide speak of Ulrik like that?


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    Inside the car, Georgina asked, “Are the capital’s rules so strange? She talks like that and we don’t even hit her?<b>” </b>


    Adide put away her tissue. “Public quarrels are rare here. Most are polite on the surface but scheming behind the back. Gloria dared to provoke me publicly; it wouldn’t be wrong to have her pped. But <b>I </b>didn’t bring wolf guards. I can’t act myself, nor can I let you two do it.”


    Paisley, with the powerful Crimson me Pack backing her, couldn’t afford to offend Tad.


    The two girls were there to protect Melinda and should avoid trouble.


    Paisley said, “We’ve already won the argument. No need for violence. Didn’t you see her face turn blue with rage? Beating women isn’t satisfying. We’ve been to war and don’t resort to violence easily. Even hitting Willow that day felt pointless. Gloria’s no fighter; hitting her would mean even less.”


    Georgina thought for a moment. “I do want to hit her… but I won’ty a finger on her <i>at </i>the Soulrend Pack.”


    Adide felt relieved. When Georgina mentioned wanting to hit Gloria, Adide feared they might act impulsively over grievances at the Soulrend Pack.


    But she trusted their judgment.


    Adide found Gloria’s hostility puzzling.


    She hadn’t wronged her.


    Then she realized Rosemary must have badmouthed her to Gloria.


    Clearly, Rosemary was jealous of Adide bing the ckthorn Pack’s Luna.


    But why hadn’t Gloria learned from her former mate’s broad–mindedness?


    Upon arriving at the Soulrend Pack, Luna Chloe hurriedly weed them into the living room.


    She was anxious, recalling Dwight’s recent troublemaking at the ckthorn Pack. She feared they’de for ountability.


    She had waited for several days without seeing anyone. Today, hearing that Luna Adide had arrived, her heart leaped with anxiety.


    She was concerned that her son’s once–promising future might be jeopardized by reports from the Royal Inspection Bureau.


    If the ckthorn Pack joined the bureau’s probe, the reports to Lycan Erasmus would multiply.


    <b>09:56 </b><b>Tue</b><b>, </b>15 <b>JUI </b>GLO


    The bureau usually wrote reports at the slightest rumor, but this time, after days of silence<b>, </b>she became


    anxious.


    With a nervous heart, Luna Chloe apologized first, “My son acted foolishly the other day, disturbing you, Luna Adide, and Alpha Lance. I apologize to you here. Please don’t take it to heart.”


    Adide’s response wasn’t as friendly as before, “Dwight is well–educated, from a strong pack, and a top university graduate handpicked by Lycan Erasmus. But youthful sess often breeds arrogance, leading to trouble and ruining one’s future.”


    Luna Chloe’s face stiffened. “You’re right, Luna Adide.”


    “Harsh truths are hard to hear, but I’ll stop there. That Dwight dared to provoke us shows he doesn’t value Melinda. Now that she’s pregnant with your grandchild, I hope you’ll care for her more.”


    “Of course, of course,” Luna Chloe quickly agreed.


    “Today, I’ve brought two people with medical knowledge to manage Melinda’s diet. I’ll take them back once Melinda safely delivers. They’re my gesture to Melinda, and I’ll pay them, not the Soulrend Pack. I trust you won’t refuse.”


    Luna Chloe knew Adide meant well.


    Having medical experts could prevent underhanded tactics.


    With Dwight now prominent, she, as his mother, couldn’t restrain him. He was too proud.


    Adide’s people could protect Melinda.


    “I can’t let you pay their wages, Luna Adide. Since they’re serving Melinda, we should cover their sries,” Luna Chloe said.


    Adide shook her head. “No need. They’re not ordinary servants. I’ve specially arranged them, so I’ll handle their pay.”


    This implied they weren’t to be treated as regr servants.


    Not on the Soulrend Pack’s payroll, they needn’t follow its orders.


    -Luna Chloe caught the implication. “As you wish, Luna Adide. I’m truly grateful.”


    After some talk, Adide noticed Melinda hadn’t appeared. She asked, “Where’s Melinda?”


    Luna Chloe hurriedly ordered, “Go urge Melinda again.”


    Adide declined. “No need. She’s pregnant. Stop tiring her. Take me to her instead.”


    Understanding the cousins needed private time, Luna Chloe had an omega guide them to Melinda.


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