Third Person’s POV
Back at the ckthorn Pack, Lance had been at the Ministry of Justice since that morning. Prisci sar there in a daze.
When Adide came to greet her, Prisci quickly grabbed her hand and asked, “What’s the real story <b>with </b>Willow? Is she really Hunt’s daughter?”
Adide replied, “It’s true. Besides Wilorina–now known as Willow–other women are likely being sent <b>to </b>powerful packs as well.”
“Why would they do that? Even as a breeder’s daughter, she’s still Hunt’s daughter. Why send her to such a seedy ce? Isn’t that embarrassing for her?” Prisci questioned.
“If no one had uncovered the truth, who would know Willow’s real identity? As long as it’s kept secret, it doesn’t embarrass her,” Adide exined.
Prisci tried to wrap her head around it. “But why go through all this trouble? Just to humiliate Hunt and the breeder? But the breeders were chosen by her for Hunt. If she grew tired of Hunt and didn’t want to be intimate with him, her status shouldn’t make her so disdainful of those children. If this gets out, her reputation will suffer.”
Madison had carefully cultivated her image over the years.
As the daughter of the former Lycan King, she allowed her mate to have breeders, a sign of her magnanimity that earned her respect.
Though there had been some scandals, she quickly quelled them and maintained her good name.
Adide said with a smile, “Some people appear mild–mannered but are cunning inside. Don’t you know Madison? She used the gold jewelry store to get money from you. Even though it was profitable, she imed it was a loss. So, she might be pretending to be generous while secretly disliking them.”
Adide couldn’t delve too deeply.
The intricacies were beyond Prisci’s simple nature. It was enough for her to grasp the basics. Anyway, the truth woulde out soon, and Prisci’s knowledge would align with the public’s.
Prisci nodded in agreement after hearing Adide’s exnation. “Yes, some people are one thing in public and another in private. Madison might be truly malicious. We should have less to do with <b>such </b>individuals.”
“Exactly. We can still interact, but there’s no need to bring up the old grievances of the gold jewelry <b>store</b>. Just keep things civil on the surface,” Adide advised.
She didn’t want the naive Prisci to sh with Madison.
They weren’t on the same level, and confrontation <b>was </b>unwise<b>. </b>
Prisci heeded the advice. “Understood<b>.” </b>
Adide had Paisley monitor Dwight for a few days. Under the old Luna’s care<b>, </b><b>Dwight </b>remained haught
He carried his articles to the Royal Court, seeking to have them presented to <b>Lycan </b><b>Erasmus</b>.
But no one in the Royal Court would entertain him.
Convinced they envied his talent, he seethed with indignation.
He then turned to the Academy of Literature, but everyone avoided him.
Once personally reprimanded and dismissed by Lycan Erasmus, and now shunned for doting <b>on </b>a <b>breeder </b>and neglecting hiswful mate, even former elites distanced themselves. Kurors spread that he left Soulrend Pack and abandoned his future Alpha status.
Worse, it was revealed that another breeder paid a nightclub call girl’s breach–of–contract fee on his <b>behalf </b>While conservative officials deemed it a minor offense, they condemned it as morally corrupt and were ashamed to acknowledge him as a former high–achieving student.
Additionally, Willow’s identity surfaced, casting further doubt on his character.
After days of fruitless efforts, Dwight’s frustration peaked.
ming Lance’s suppression for his istion, he raged in a bar, “Power exists to protect the privileged! With his immense power and military merits, Lance does as he pleases. Why won’t anyone stop him? The government officials are all cowards!”
Within three days, his rant swept through the capital like a whirlwind.
Government officials denounced Dwight for his arrogance and self–righteousness.
A flood of impeachment reportsnded on the Royal Elder Council President’s desk.
Cyrus naturally reported the situation to Lycan Erasmus.
When Lycan Erasmus summoned Lance for questioning, the truth of that night’s events came to light.
Melinda, Erasmus’s cousin, had been gentle and well–behaved since childhood–a likable girl. Unthinkable that Dwight would harm her so deeply.
-And Willow, revealed to be the daughter of a breeder to Hunt, raised suspicions for Erasmus.
Willow’s identity was leaked by Adide to send a message to Madison: the secrets she thought hidden were <i>no </i>longer safe.
As for how much Adide truly knew, that was left for Madison to guess–a torment without <b>answers </b>
<b>09:00 </b>Fri 18 Jul (ow