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    Adide said to Caldwell, “Caldwell, I’ve asked Paisley to bring Poly over. Once you two meet, take her home to your folks.”


    Caldwell’s eyes welled up–this day had finallye.


    When Paisley woke up, she heard the news—Adide was set to join the royal court and officially be the Ironthorn Legionmander, overseeing the Capital Guard, Royal Patrol, and pce security.


    She felt like she was dreaming and kept eximing, “Ah?” until she rubbed her eyes and asked, “Really going to be one of those officials everyone dislikes?”


    Adide chuckled, “Why ‘disliked‘? Can’t you be an official who does good for the people?”


    Paisley propped herself up on her elbow, circled Adide with a finger, and said, “Alright, you’ll make a great official for the people.”


    Adide recalled their days wandering together.


    They used to disdain local officials, especially the corrupt ones, mockingly calling them “disliked officials.”


    Yet they also admired the honest ones who truly cared for their people.


    Those who truly care <i>for </i>the people have alwaysmanded her admiration.


    Unfortunately, their adventurous endeavors were short–lived, as they were soon captured and returned. As a consequence, she was imprisoned by Klein for a fortnight.


    Thinking of the Shadow Peaks, Adide’s smile brightened.


    “You’re beaming,” Paisley said, her eyes suddenly glistening–it had been so long since she’d seen Adide smile so carefree.


    Adide exined, “Not happy about being an official, but about shedding those rigid expectations for she–wolves. I can step out, gain more freedom, and do so much more.”


    Paisley nodded. “True. Remember how you restrained yourughter around those noblewomen? It pained me to see you so constrained.”


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    “But why does Lycan Erasmus suddenly want you as an official?” Paisley wondered. “Your poprity was highest after your return with battle honors. That was the time for an official post. Now, with so much opposition likely–most don’t want women in governance.”


    Adide replied, “That’s for Lycan Erasmus to handle. As for why he wants me now, I won’t specte. Only by stepping into the spotlight can I show him the ckthorn Pack isn’t worth such suspicion.”


    Caldwell, nning to urge Paisley to fetch Poly, overheard and was struck by Adide’s exceptional vision.


    Hearing Adide said that, he was struck by how extraordinary her vision was.


    She was, in fact, the one who saw things most clearly.


    Lance, worrying about her, the Frostfang Pack, and their brotherhood, overthought and hesitated.


    Paisley said, “Let’s celebrate tonight! I’ll get Poly first. Spectrehowl must be in chaos now, with no one minding her. She might even check on Madison’s mansion. Oh, and I never told her Madison didn’t really save her.”


    PaisleyCaldwell, I’ll leave this to you,” Caldwell said.


    “Caldwell, I’ll go now. Should you bring your parents to ckthorn? They could meet Poly sooner. You haven’t told them yet, have you?”


    “Not yet. It’s a great idea. I’ll go get them,” Caldwell replied with another bow.


    “Happy to help!” Paisley grinned. “Adide and I love family reunions. Oh, is your father on his way?”


    “I’ve sent for him. You should fetch Poly first,” Caldwell urged, sweating with anxiety.


    Paisley agreed and dashed out like the wind.


    Caldwell had bought a townhouse and hired servants to care for his parents.


    His father was aging and in poor health; his mother, distraught over her youngest daughter’s disappearance, had also fallen ill.


    Doctor Digby had been helping them recover over the past two years.


    This morning, a servant returning from shopping reported the city’s unrest to Skemon,


    Caldwell’s father.


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    Skemon instructed the staff to stay out of it.


    Caldwell worked for ckthorn. They mustn’t meddle in politics or even discuss it. They followed this principle to avoid causing Caldwell any trouble.


    Skemon never imagined his family would be implicated in today’s events.


    His family had always followed one principle—to speak and act cautiously, and never to cause any trouble for Caldwell. <fn5fd6> Follow current nov?ls on fin?novel</fn5fd6>


    After breakfast, Skemon sat in the courtyard basking in the sun.


    As winter approached, such warm days became rare.