Third Person’s POV
Ulrik didn’t know how things at the Bloodscar Border would unfold.
Lycan Erasmus hadn’t taken action yet, but he’d already dispatched surveince on the Bloodmoon Pack
It was certain that if the capital’s situation changed, the Bloodmoon Pack would be affected.
The new Lycan King of the Western Tribes didn’t care about face like Lycan Erasmus.
While others enjoyed the glory, Ulrik could only scrape by.
In this moment, he felt utter despair and recalled Velda’s words. She just wanted sess, which was truly difficult.
He gazed up at those people, as if looking at his former self and Velda.
But the crowd was too dense, and no one noticed him.
Everyone followed the eleven heroes and Alpha Lance, who had rescued them.
Lance didn’t see him either. He was focused on the touching scene before him.
Garrett’s three sons stepped forward and tightly embraced Chandler and Derrick.
The Ministry of Culture officials didn’t cry. Their faces were filled with smiles and pride.
In this setting, he stood proudly, watching his two sons kneel before him and say, “We’re sorry for the family’s sake; we’re finally back.”
He wanted to cry but forced a smile, helped them up, and said, “I’m always proud of you.”
Other families also sent people to greet their loved ones. Every embrace brought tears to people’s eyes.
Alger held Magnus and wept uncontrobly. Alger, usually yful and cheerful, had no dignity today. He cried like a child in his brother’s arms,pletely forgetting his uing mating ceremony.
Adide watched them, thinking she’d never see her loved ones again, but joyously reunited.
Tears streamed down her face.
She knew such happiness would never be hers. She’d never see her father and brothers again.
The world’s crueltyy in how close familial bonds could be severed, one by one, with no chance of
reunion.
Back at the pack, she secluded herself in her room.
After rejoicing for others, she was left with her own sorrow.
Not wanting to burden anyone with her emotions, she locked herself in and spent nearly an hour
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Lance longed to be by her side but understood she needed time alone to process her feelings.
So, he sat on the doorstep, preventing others from disturbing her.
Only when Adide had regained herposure and changed her clothes did he stand up<b>, </b>take her <b>hand</b><b>, </b>and notice the remnants of tears in her eyes.
Gently wiping her eyes, he said, “Let’s go see Prisci”
“Actually, I was just thinking the same,” Adide replied with a smile, her post–cry grin tinged with fragility, tugging at Lance’s heart.
Prisci was wiping her tears, listening to Susan report on the festivities outside.
She envied themoners who could join in the celebrations.
Lately, she’d heard many stories about these heroes, deeply moved by their deeds.
But her tears now weren’t for the joy outside. They were for Adide, who had locked herself away upon returning to the pack.
Prisci knew why Adide was upset–the joyous reunions didn’t include her, <b>as </b><b>her </b>father and brother had perished in different battles.
“Come here!” Prisci beckoned to Adide, who approached respectfully, and patted the spot beside her.
As Adide approached, Prisci pulled her into an embrace.
With a gentle tug, Adide found herself semi–kneeling into Prisci’s embrace.
Sitting down, Prisci held Adide close, her voice choked with emotion, “You can always consider me your mother, your family. I’ll protect you forever.”
Adide had initially resisted, trying to shift her position for easier breathing.
But Prisci’s words struck a chord, leaving her defenseless.
Her heart swelled with mixed emotions, and her eyes welled up.
She never expected Prisci, who had always been sheltered <i>by </i>rissa, to offer such maternalfort.
She recalled that Prisci hadn’t particrly liked her in the past.
She felt a lump in her throat.
Honestly, at forty–something, Prisci’s figure was remarkably well–preserved. It almost took her breath
away.
Lance watched, regretting he hadn’t been the one tofort Adide first.
Susan wiped her tears, relieved that Prisci was showingpassion.
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After the embrace, Prisci released Adide and invited everyone to sit.
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Having expressed her emotions, she felt closer to Adide, though Adide remained slightly awkward.
Shifting the mood, Adide asked, “Have you been to the royal pce since I left the capital?”
“I went but didn’t see Lycan Erasmus. rissa had me visit Pandora; she’s ill. I don’t know what rissa and Lycan Erasmus discussed,” Prisci replied.
“Pandora’s ill?” Lance looked up.
“Yes, very ill. The doctor says she’s not doing well. Germainhas applied to Lycan Erasmus to return to the capital with his family to care for her,” Prisci exined.
“Did Lycan Erasmus approve it?” Lance inquired.