Third Person’s POV
Everyone waited for her to continue, but she suddenly asked for coffee, leaving everyone stunned.
Beata quickly brewed a full pot and poured a cup for Georgina.
Georgina drained it <b>and </b>said. “<b>Melinda’s </b>been waiting for him. So when he came, we didn’t stop figured their problem should be sorted out between them.”
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“At least before <b>the </b>baby’s born, we hoped Melinda could be in better spirits and not cry alone at night”
Adide immediately tensed. “Did he go in and yell at Melinda<b>?</b>”
“Yell? If it were just yelling, I wouldn’t have acted. He pushed Melinda<b>, </b>mming her <b>stomach </b>into a table corner. She was in so much pain, drenched in cold sweat. That’s when I stepped in and hit him,” Georgina said..
“Did he actually push Melinda? How is she now?” Adide pressed.
“The pack doctor checked her. The pregnancy’s been disturbed; she needs to stay in bed for a month.” Georgina said after sipping more coffee.
“Since Melinda kept crying out for her ‘mom, I went to the Silverlight Pack first, hoping her parents coulde see her,” Georgina <b>added</b>, pausing dramatically and causing everyone to grow anxious.
Adide couldn’t help but ask again, “Did theye?”
“Nope!” Georgina downed another cup of water. “I’m so thirsty today, running around everywhere without a drop to drink. Luna Skye wanted to go, but Alpha Howell said if they went now, they’d have to consider whether to hold Melinda’s mate ountable. They’re also waiting to see Alpha <b>Manfred’s </b>stance.”
“They just kept deliberating. Finally, they decided that since the doctor said bed rest would be fine, they’d
unrted to <b>today’s </b>visit another day, avoiding today’s spotlight. They can go in a few days and incident, Georgina exined.
“Ridiculous!” an angry <b>voice </b>blurted from outside.
Prisci <b>and </b>Susan entered, Prisci fuming.
“Their own daughter is being bullied, and her parents won’t stand up for her? Are they afraid of offending the Soulrend Pack? What kind of logic is that? Is Dwight made of gold?”
Georgina rose and greeted Prisci
Prisci demanded, “Are they just letting it slide? What are they <b>so </b>afraid of?”
Alpha Howell
if they make a fuss <b>now</b>, Melinda’s life will be harder, and the pregnancy might even
be at risk. Georgina replied.
“Her life is already miserable. What about the future?”
Prisci huffed, fully embracing her maternal instincts.
If Alger <b>had </b>bullied her daughter like this, she’d have Adide intervene immediately, no holds barred.
“They n to visit in a few days,” Georgina <b>said</b>.
“In a few days? When all <b>the </b>anger’s died down? Are they expecting a happy family reunion then?” Prisci snapped. “Adide, you should go!” she urged.
Susan quickly objected. “That’s not right. Adide isn’t Melinda’s parent. Melinda has her own parents. If they don’t act and Adide does, it’ll look like the ckthorn Pack is bullying them.”
“If he can bully her this badly, why should we fear bullying him back?” Prisci retorted.
Lance, seeing his mother’s fiery determination, said, “Speaking of bullying… I think you’re the best person for this, Mom.”
Prisci was taken aback. “Me? What’s my excuse? I’m not suitable to go.”
Lance reminded her, “Melinda’s my cousin. You can visit her on rissa’s behalf, check up on the pregnant Melinda, and conveniently ‘discover’ the situation. Then you can blow up. Who can doubt your authority?”
“And let’s <b>not </b>forget your seniority,” he added.
Prisci realized Alpha Howell and the old Lycan King were brothers. Alpha Howell used to address her as the “New Moon Priestess.”
That made her a senior to Melinda. If seniors don’t step in at a time like this, who will?
‘T’ll <b>go</b>!” she dered.
Without a moment’s dy, she ordered the carriage prepared and brought Georgina and Paisley along- Paisley, of course, was all for the spectacle.
Adide pulled Paisley aside and whispered a few instructions, urging her during the carriage ride.
ep Prisci well–informed
Sophia, always hovering around Prisci, tried to follow, but Adide stopped her.
My quarters need help. You <b>can </b>assist me for now.”
Sophia lowered her eyes and agreed, “Of course,” though she hesitated, wondering if Adide had seen through her.
Yet, seeing Adide’s warm smile, she ventured, “Luna Adide, I heard Beata usually does your hair. If L take over, would that unsettle Beata?
Adide assured her. “Beata’s goy other tasks. There’s no issue of overshadowing here. Don’t worry
Relieved, Sophia said. “Alright, as long as Prisci agrees, I’ll attend to you, Luna Adide.”
She stole a nce at Lance, but his indifferent expression gave no hint of suspicion.
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