LOGINThird Person's POV
Adelaide was worried about Cedric, knowing it might take him a while to accept that there were no family members left at home.
Valentine didn't arrange for Cedric to stay in the original house, which had been renovated, as it might trigger painful memories.
So, he had Cedric stay in the same house as Adelaide.
The house was large enough to provide ample space for both of them.
Valentine considered that after all the suffering Cedric had endured, he would need Adelaide's care and support.
Since Cedric was not yet seven and hadn't found his wolf or undergone his first shift, there was no issue with him living with Adelaide.
At the very least, arrangements could be made after Adelaide and Lance's mating ceremony.
Once Cedric was settled in, Adelaide gathered everyone in the conference room.
"Inform the Thunder Wolf Pack and let Mallory know that once Cedric is more stable, I'll bring him to visit," Adelai
Third Person's POVPaisley's sentence was cut short. She and Ampelio spoke almost simultaneously, "Then I guess I'll take all of you… what?"She had only intended to take Ellen and Anilo; she definitely didn't want Ampelio.But she hadn't expected him to be so quick, jumping in while she was talking.She caught a glimpse of Ulrik shifting forward and was so startled that she immediately stood up and hastily declared, "Alright, I'll only take you three as students! Anyone else who wants to learn can train with the group. I have to go now, I have things to do."Ulrik had, in fact, also wanted to join and improve his fighting skills.He used to think he was excellent, but ever since witnessing the combat abilities of Adelaide and her close group on the Southern Border, he truly understood the meaning of "there is always someone stronger."However, he would never accept Paisley as his teach.In his eyes, Paisley was just a s
Third Person's POVIn close combat, with no weapons, her half-shifted fists were the ultimate offense, the silver-blue glow on her knuckles already secretly charged.She landed a punch on his chin, another on his cheek, and a third right on his head.Ampelio was practically helpless.Adelaide's punching speed was insane. All he could do was raise his arms to cover his head and blindly try to block the hits; he was getting utterly pummeled.Paisley, off to the side, was counting clearly, "Forty-five, forty-six, forty-seven…"At the forty-eighth second, Adelaide used both fists to force Ampelio's guarding arms open. Then, in the close space, she brought her leg up high, knee level with her body, and delivered a precisely aimed kick to his chin.This was the exact move Ampelio had planned to use.Ampelio needed room to execute it, but Adelaide pulled it off fluidly at point-blank range. The seemingly flexible move packed in
Third Person's POVEllen's move was quick, his palm already dusted with light gray wolf hair.But just as his hand was about to make contact with Adelaide's shoulder, her cedar pheromones suddenly shifted, her silver-blue vertical pupils flashed for a second, and her body dodged with the agility of a silver wolf, easily sidestepping him.Ellen immediately spun around and threw another punch, the sulfur pheromones from his fist rushing toward her.The moment their fists collided, Ellen's half-shifted knuckles gleamed, and Adelaide's palm, though not fully shifted, was concentrated with the Alpha power of the Shadowfang Pack.Their pheromones clashed, sending out small bursts of air. The exchange was blindingly fast; onlookers could barely count the rounds.Only Paisley, with her wolf ears perked up, kept a steady count: "Round seven, round eight, round nine…"At the forty-second mark, Ellen finally grabbed Adelaide's shoulder, his fingers reflexively tightening, trying to use a subtle
Third Person's POVBack at her pack house, Adelaide told Lance about the encounter. She quickly clarified, "Just so we're clear: I'm only keeping tabs on him because he's my subordinate and he's in a critical position. I'm not being jealous, just normally cautious."Lance chuckled, pinching her cheek. "You don't have to explain. Do you think I'm that petty? Right now, anyone you catch being too chummy with Germain should raise a flag. You're doing the right thing."Adelaide wrapped her arm around his, leaning in playfully. "I just didn't want you to misunderstand, though I know you're not petty."Lance took off his jacket, pulled Adelaide down to sit next to him, and asked, "I hear you're setting up an assessment for the Royal Guard? Are you planning to spar with them yourself?"Adelaide raised an eyebrow. "News travels fast! Ellen told you, didn't he?""He did. So, is this just because Ampelio tried to disrespect you?"Adelaide smile
Third Person's POVUlrik paused for a beat, then answered seriously, "I think focusing on the job is the most important thing right now. Gloria often talks about you, saying you're a really generous and broad-minded person. So, I figured you'd also prioritize work and wouldn't sweat the small stuff."Ampelio gave a dry laugh, clearly awkward. "Well, now you're making me sound like a petty jerk."He secretly knew Gloria was too high-and-mighty to say anything nice about him besides her brother, Tad.Ulrik was careful not to offend anyone, especially Adelaide.He had just gotten this job, and if he fell off this ladder now, he knew he'd never climb back up.Seeing that Ulrik wasn't biting, Ampelio grew bored and finally left.The thought of the impending assessment already gave him a headache.It wasn't just him; all twelve commanders of the Royal Guard would be involved. He knew he was going to be universally hated—women a
Third Person's POV"Well, it's not just me!" Ellen added with a grin."Right, of course." Ulrik gave an awkward laugh and stole a glance at Adelaide.He continued, "Then I'll organize an evening banquet at Bloodmoon sometime soon and invite all of you to join.""Sounds good." Ampelio nodded, adding a pointed remark. "I'll definitely be there, but I wonder if Gamma Adelaide will do us the honor."Ampelio was currently in a state of "outward submission, inward defiance" toward Adelaide.He deliberately made that comment to put Adelaide in an awkward spot.Adelaide sat in her chair, narrowing her eyes at the lingering bruises on Ampelio's face.She finally spoke. "Ampelio, for a Deputy Captain of the Royal Guard, your combat skills are terrible. In a few days, I will personally organize an assessment. All twelve commanders of the Royal Guard must attend. Go notify them."Ampelio bristled. "Are we the only ones being assesse







