LOGINThird Person's POV
Adelaide stood up and stepped through the water on the floor, approaching Velda one step at a time.
She bent down and whispered into Velda's ear, "Hasn't Solanke's revenge woken you up yet? Do you still think you're the kingdom's top female Gamma? Velda, you're nothing. Ulrik mated with you out of novelty. If he truly valued you, he'd give you the Luna position, not make you a breeder."
Velda's face turned pale. "He's keeping some face for you, but I don't care about status."
Adelaide grabbed her collar, then let go and smoothed it out.
Her voice was icy cold. "Do you think I need his face? And what have you gained by not caring about status? You came here to show off, thinking I'd hold back for my reputation?"
Her fingers gripped Velda's chin, applying so much pressure that Velda's tears welled up.
"Killing you would be too easy. But I want you to live and see the day you become the very woman you despise—one
Third Person's POVAdelaide nodded. "Yeah, right now, the person you need to watch closest is Ulrik. Gloria's brother is Tad, and he's one of Germain's main targets for recruitment. Plus, Wilorina has already left for the Southern Border. I suspect she might be in contact with Tad already.""Consider it handled!"Paisley nodded firmly, then paused with a concern. "But Ulrik might not show up for my classes. He doesn't have to take the assessment this year.""He'll show up."Adelaide smiled. "He's the Captain of the Lycan King's Personal Wolf-Guard now. If he doesn't improve his skills, he won't be able to hold that seat for long. He's definitely going to come."Paisley frowned. "Just the thought of having to teach him makes me feel a little sick."Adelaide reassured her, "You're only teaching the group classes. You don't have to coach him one-on-one, so you'll barely have any time alone with him. Trust me, it won't be gross for too lo
Third Person's POVIf his skills would improve, he could also help take some pressure off Adelaide.She picked up the last weapon. The sword had a dull, dark sheen. The hilt was made from a beast's skull, the guard was carved into a ferocious wolf's head, and the crossguard was embedded with a power-charged wolf-eye stone."Your leg work is good, but the battlefield isn't just about hand-to-hand combat. This 'Black Dragon Wolf Bone Sword' weighs eighteen pounds. The blade can slice through iron easily, and it can use your pheromones to unleash aura. If you want to master this sword, you need to build up your core strength first. I will teach you the wolf-shift training methods that fit your style."The heavy Black Dragon Wolf Bone Sword dropped into Ampelio's hand. His pupils suddenly contracted into their characteristic pale red vertical slits.This was a weapon custom-made by master smiths specifically for high-ranking wolf warriors!He'd
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







