Third Person’s POV


    Hunt’s tone carried an indescribable sorrow. “Just as you probably don’t want to recall the moment <b>whien </b>your father and brother met a tragic death.”


    His words were tinged with helplessness, as if crushed by the weight of the past.


    He closed his eyes briefly to steady his emotions.


    Adide and Paisley exchanged nces, their thoughts aligning.


    “Don’t doubt me either,” Hunt said, his eyes shing with resentment as he looked at them.


    “I hate her more than you do. I wish she could be torn apart. But I won’t take any risks until I know your n.”


    His hatred was genuine and unmistakable.


    Ramona, seeing that Adide and Paisley were nonmittal, quickly interjected. “Please trust my father. He will help us. He loved my mother deeply, but he couldn’t save her on his own. With Madison’s downfall, the Spectrehowl Pack would no longer be under her control. We genuinely want to cooperate with you.”


    Adide could see Ramona’s sincerity in wanting to rescue her mother and oppose Madison.


    Ramona had a close rtionship with the Barkers, who had long relied on Madison’s protection while providing her with benefits, harboring resentment as most of their earnings were drained away.


    This was especially true given Aireanna’s harsh treatment by Madison.


    Adide turned to Hunt. “I’ll share our entire n with you, but let me make one thing clear. If you double–cross us or reveal our n to Madison, leading to our failure, I can protect myself, but your daughter will die. You know Madison’s methods.”


    “Of course I do,” Hunt said, his gaze softening as he looked at Ramona. “I’d die before harming her.”


    Tears welled in Ramona’s eyes. “Daddy, to save Mom and punish that evil woman, I’d sacrifice myself.”


    Hunt gently motioned her closer. “My dear, I’m doing this for our family’s happiness and safety. No sacrifices are needed.”


    “Dad!”


    Ramona knelt, her head resting on his knee, her eyes red–rimmed. “I’ve longed for this day, hoping <b>you </b>


    side.” and Mom could be happy and that my sister and I could stay by your


    Hunt’s eyes also reddened as he stroked her hair. “Get up. Don’t embarrass Luna Adide. You’re not a child. Don’t be so emotional.”


    Ramona wiped her tears and stood. “I’m sorry, Luna Adide,” she said.


    <b>Chapter </b><b>509 </b>


    <b>Adide </b><b>remained </b>expressionless and said, “Before <b>I </b>share my n, tell <b>us </b>what Madison’s been up to <btely </b>


    <b>“</b><b>I </b>don’t know much else, but she’s nning to get Eugene a new mate,” Hunt said.


    “This woman was originally from a circus in Fairfax County, skilled inbat. After the circus shut <b>down </b>she made her own way. Once, she encountered rogues and was chased. Madison saved her and <b>brought </b>her to the capital,” he exined.


    Adide frowned slightly but let him continue.


    Hunt added, “When I first met her, I thought she was another breeder for me, but no. Madison kept <b>her </b><b>in </b>her manor, teaching her etiquette and manners.”


    “How could the Hutchinson family ept a woman with such a dubious background? She must <b>have </b><b>a </b>new identity, right? What is it?” Adide asked.


    Hunt nodded. “She’ll be my distant cousin, the daughter of the Shuman family in Fairfax County, named Astria. If the Hutchinsons investigate in Fairfax County, they’ll find records backing this.up.”


    Fairfax County was Madison’s territory. Fabricating an identity there was simple.


    “What was her original name?” Adide asked.


    “Asa.”


    vlPack or she stil i Madison’s manor? Pality inquired “Has she already moved into the Spectrehowl Pack, or is she still in Madison’s manor?” Paisley inquired. “She’s already entered the Spectrehowl Pack as my cousin. My mother made the introduction. Eugene’s grandmother is her cousin. This bond is all but certain,” Hunt replied.


    Paisley’s eyes narrowed. “A woman of unknown origin must not enter the Hutchinson family.”


    Adide patted her hand. “This isn’t a major issue. Madison’s goal is to control Eugene. If we can have Eugene stationed in a remote area, even if Madison controls him, he’ll be useless.”


    A flicker of scorn crossed Hunt’s eyes. Women, he thought, were too naive, despite ims of a formidable Gamma.


    Paisley frowned and said, “But Eugene was saved by Lance. If he can’t serve us, won’t our efforts be in vain?”


    “What kind of person do we need? We don’t have any significant tasks. As long as Eugene remembers this kindness, that’s enough,” Adide said.