Third Person’s POV


    At 10 p.m., the Hornbeam Pack was already settled for the night.


    Adide’s visit at this hour stirred everyone from their sleep.


    Luna Madeline knew Adide had once aided Lte and even had her bring gifts to thank her. But why thete–night call?


    “Get dressed quickly, no time for talk,” Alpha Theodore said, already dressed andbed, treating Adide’s visit with utmost seriousness.


    Alpha Theodore was tall and naturally authoritative.


    The Packhouse gates opened to wee Adide.


    After greetings and offers of coffee and pastries, Adide waved them off, scanning the room for Lte.


    Seeing no sign of her, she said, “I need Lte for an urgent matter. Have her pack ande with me to Frostbite Town.”


    Everyone froze–Frostbite Town?


    Alpha Theodore’s eldest son, Leonidas, quickly spoke up. “Luna Adide, Lte has seldom left the house since Marsh’s passing. Is there truly no one else who can go on thiste–night journey? If not, I’ll go in her stead.”


    “Indeed, it’s quitete…” another chimed in.


    Adide interrupted, “Send someone to her now. I’ll exin once she’s ready.”


    Noting her grave expression, Alpha Theodore dispatched his most efficient omega to assist Lte in packing and bring her forth.


    As soon as the omega left, Adide exined, “Lance went to Frostbite Town to negotiate with <i>the </i>Dragon Ash Werewolves over a scout named Eugenius. Eugenius, our kingdom’s escaped prisoner, has been passing us intelligence from the Southern Border. But he was captured recently, and the Dragon Ash werewolves sought <i>to </i>exchange him for Frostbite Town.”


    Adide’s words quickened the room’s breathing as all eyes turned to her.


    “So Lycan Erasmus sent Alpha Lance to Frostbite Town. The official reason was negotiations, but secretly, it was a rescue mission. Eugenius has been brought back to Frostbite Town and confirmed to be Marsh, though he’s badly hurt. Lance just called me on the emergencymunicator. He wants Doctor Digby and Lte toe along. We need to leave town tonight, no dys.”


    “Oh my!”


    Luna Madeline trembled with emotion. Overjoyed yet heartbroken at her son’s peril, she insisted, “I’ll go


    too.”


    Leonidas steadied her. “Mother, you stay. I’ll apany Lte?


    His voice wavered with tears. “I’ll go as well, Alpha Theodore dered, his tone trembling yet reste


    He forced a smile, eyes brimming with tears. “Well done, Marsh, We’re bringing you home?


    As a stalwart member of the Royal Council, Alpha Theodore had once contained his grief when his son’s death was reported.


    But now, learning his son lived, tears streamed freely.


    Adide said, “As a Royal Council member, you can’t leave the capital easily. Leonidas, however, can go


    Leonidas, holding a minor post in the Royal Guard, could easily take leave.


    He rose immediately. “I’ll pack now, Father. I’ll sort out the leave tomorrow<i>.</i><i>” </i>


    Luna Madeline wept openly, even kneeling before Adide. “Please, ensure Doctor Digby apanies us I know he rarely travels this far, but we must ask him.”


    She knew Doctor Digby didn’t usually make house calls, especially to such a distant ce. They didn’t have enough influence to persuade him, so they had to ask Adide for help.


    Adide reassured her, “Doctor Digby wille. Marsh is gravely injured in the line of duty. Digby won’t stand idly by.”


    Turning to Alpha Theodore, she urged, “We must hurry.”


    “Quickly, send someone right away.” Alpha Theodoremanded.


    Unaware of the unfolding events, Lte only knew Adide wished to take her to Frostbite Town.


    She was familiar with the town’s location and the route from the capital to the Southern Border, having studied it countless times.


    Perhaps sharing a link with her mate, she sensed something amiss and quickly had her belongings ready.


    The only time she’d run like this was when Marsh left for war, and she chased after him, eager for one more glimpse of his retreating figure.


    Now, she ran again, knowing it was for her mate, who might still be alive.


    In her heart, she never truly believed Marsh was dead, for she’d not seen his body.


    Despite years of silence, she clung to this belief in secret, too afraid to voice it and risk disappointment.


    She just needed to hold on to that hope to keep living.


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    <b>Chapter </b><b>430 </b>


    Chapter <b>430 </b>