Third Person’s POV


    “This isn’t reasonable,” Adide thought to herself.


    Over the years, the Silverlight Pack had never had close ties with any other packs.


    Adide had made a big deal of this trip, deliberately asking Avery to drive.


    She did this simply because his loud voice could serve their purpose.


    All the way, he proimed, “Luna Adide and Luna Skye are severing ties and exchanging returns!”


    This announcement traveled all the way to the Silverlight Pack, catching Luna Skye just as she was about to leave. Her face turned pale with rage.


    Adide stepped out of the carriage and stood before Luna Skye. “I mentioned this yesterday. I’m here to follow through. Are you ready?”


    Luna Skye hissed, “Adide, are you mad? You really intend to cut me off?”


    Adide’s face was nk. “What’s said can’t be unsaid. Avery, help everyone unload the gifts. If anything’s amiss, Luna Skye can point it out, and we’ll make up for it. Given our years of friendship, our exchanges might not perfectly match.”


    With the crowd at the gate, Luna Skye grabbed Adide’s arm and pulled her aside.


    “You mentioned our years of friendship and your mother’s memory. How can you just cut ties like this? Who made you the judge of your mother’s wishes? How will you exin this to your maternal grandfather?”


    “That’s my concern, not yours,” Adide replied.


    She called over her shoulder, “Start unloading.”


    The gifts were piled outside the Silverlight Pack’s boundary.


    Luna Skye nced at them without a word, her face ashen.


    Adide said, “Luna Skye, if you’re too busy now, you can checkter. If anything’s missing, send word. As for the gifts you received from my mother, including the medicine from Digby’s Medical Center, please return those too.”


    Luna Skye turned to leave, coldly remarking, “The medicine’s long gone. How can I return what’s used up? Are you trying to hurt your mother’s feelings?”


    Adide responded, “My mother doted on Melinda. If she knew how you’ve treated Melinda, she’d likely sever ties with you too.”


    Tears welled in Luna Skye’s eyes. “Adide, how could you be so heartless? You even hurt me, and you’re forcing your cousin to dissolve her mating bond. What have I ever done to you? Is it because I didn’t stand by you when you and Ulrik dissolved your mating?”


    “Let’s not dwell on that. I hope you can be decisive about this,” Adide said.


    Luma Skye, feigning heartbreak, pleaded, “Can we talk this through? There’s no need <i>for </i>such a scene. Your grandparents would be devastated if they knew.”


    Adide stood firm, waiting silently as Luna Skye fetched items.


    Luna Skye studied her for a long moment and knew she was resolute.


    With a gritted smile, she instructed, “Bring out the designer bag Luna Aire gave me. As for the rest, mostly medicine, my health hasn’t been good these years. I’ve used them all. I can’t return what’s gone


    A servant returned with a pristine designer bag, untouched and dust–free.


    “Take it or leave it,” Luna Skye said coldly.


    Adide countered, “I recall quite a few valuable jewels too.”


    “Gone, all gone,” Luna Skye snapped.


    “Are you really going to haggle with me like this? You’re in the wrong, Adide. You interfered in Melinda’s family matters. I’m still alive; her affairs are none of your business. You’re in the wrong here.”


    “Whether I’m right or not, to me, human life matters most,” Adide said.


    “Besides, your past actions say otherwise. When you and Alpha Howell had your disagreements, didn’t you seek my mother’s help? Why didn’t you turn to our grandparents then, but came to her instead?”


    Luna Skye was speechless.


    Their rtionship had long been repaired, and mutual support among rtives was customary inrge families.


    Such cooperation was essential to strengthen their collective power.


    However, Adide’s actions this time had defied their wishes. Luna Skye was deeply diforted by it.


    “Since this is all you have left, Luna Skye, I’ll take it,” Adide said, not wanting to linger. Even if there were medicines left, she doubted they’d be returned.


    But if there were, they’d surely go to Melinda.


    “Adide, how is Melinda?” Luna Skye asked urgently.


    Adide turned to leave. “She’s not well, but Galvin will take care of her. Once she recovers, if she wishes to see you, she’ll send for you.”


    “You could let me see her now. You can’t stop a mother from seeing her daughter,” Luna Skye cried out, her voice rising and cracking with emotion.


    The surrounding area, home to nobility, began to draw spectators. While the masters stayed indoors, servants gathered to witness the scene, ready to report back to their employers.


    Thus, Luna Skye’s voice carried, filled with tears and desperation.