<b>“</b>Third Person’s POV


    “Must you fill your ears with such trivialities?” he said, moving the ck knight chess piece.


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    “I usually ignore gossip. But as your brother, and with Lycan rissa’s <b>concern</b>, I’m obliged to ask. Do you intend to seek a breeder?”


    “No ns.”


    Lance looked up, grinned. “After years of war, my health isn’t the best. Digby’s still helping me recover. One mate is handful enough; adding a breeder would be beyond my capacity.”


    Lycan Erasmus rolled his eyes, “Nonsense. As a Lycan, you’re robust. Are you implying I can’t handle it?”


    “How dare I critique you? Moreover, your role in royal Lycan reproduction justifies having more breeders. It’smon for Alphas to have several.”


    “Reproduction is your duty too, as royal family.”


    Lance chuckled, I nned to live <b>alone</b>, fearing too many ties. Now with <i>Luna </i>Adide and Mother moving out, too many attachments would cramp my style. So, children are not on my agenda.”


    Lycan Erasmus, deep in thought while holding a white bishop chess piece, abruptly stopped the game. “Forget it. Tend to your official duties. A major case has been sent to the Ministry of Justice for review,”


    “Yes, a woman ughtered her mate’s family of twelve, including her own children. The Union County Judicial Department has passed judgment<b>, </b><b>and </b>the prosecution office has approved. Now it’s with the Royal Judicial Department. I haven’t finished reviewing the files.”


    Lycan Erasmus frowned, “Such a vicious she–wolf deserves hanging on the spot, not just execution at the lunar altar.”


    “Once I finish the documents, I’ll handle it fairly, Lance said.


    “Go, go!” Lycan Erasmus waved him off irritably.


    After Lance left, Lycan Erasmus scattered white chess pieces on the board.


    After a while, he turned pale and said to Fabian, “Have I been too <b>harsh</b>? He’s not even willing to have children<b>.” </b>


    Fabian thought, “You’ve had Lance constantly monitored. How could he <b>not </b>sense your distrust?” But he only smiled, “You overthink it. Alpha Lance might just not want children for now.”


    “Who doesn’t want children? I long for <b>many </b>pups. Given our age difference, he should be a father by


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    Fabian whispered, “Perhaps Lance, aware of your concerns, <b>doesn’t </b><b>want </b>to create friction. Remember, he’s always looked up to you with pride.”


    At this, Lycan Erasmus’s gaze softened as he recalled their past.


    After a long sigh, he said, “I have overthought it.


    <b>Fabian </b>silently poured him a cup of coffee.


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    He knew Lycan Erasmus’s sigh was a fleeting sentimental moment and wouldn’t reduce his vignce.


    Lance’s decision to dy having children was wise.


    At least for now, without offspring, Lycan Erasmus could rest easier.


    Having recently reimed the southern border, Lance’s standing with the royal family and the public was at its peak–enough to make any monarch wary of a brother whose achievements overshadowed their


    own.


    By surrenderingmand of the royal army after the southern border campaign and forming a bond, Lance demonstrated loyalty and posed no threat.


    This reassured Lycan Erasmus.


    Back at the Ministry of Justice, officers from the Royal Constabry inquired about the case.


    Lance, citing iplete documentation, dismissed them.


    That night, after dining with Adide, the Royal Constabry chief, Dudley, arrived in person.


    After a heated half–hour discussion in the study, they parted on bad terms<b>. </b>


    Returning to his vi, Lance’s stern expression vanished, reced by ease an


    nderness.


    Adide knew nothing of the case but had heard Tommy mention Lance’s distress over a massacre case.


    The Royal Constabry had sent officers to the Ministry of Justice that day, and tonight, the <i>chief </i>himself hade–clearly, the case was urgent.


    “So, what about this case has you so indecisive?”


    Adide broached the topic. Lance had clearly been troubled, yet he acted as if nothing was wrong upon returning


    She knew he shielded her from work–rted stress, but she wanted to share his burden.


    “Well, my sources report public opinion is being manipted. But the core issue is that this she–wolf brutally murdered <b>an </b>entire family, including her children–a heinous <i>act</i><b>.</b>”


    “Who’s manipting public opinion?” Adide asked sharply.


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