Third Person's POVThe driver started the car, kicking up dust. Gloria jumped back, furious and buzzing with anger.Why could Adelaide speak of Ulrik like that?Inside the car, Georgina asked, "Are the capital's rules so strange? She talks like that and we don't even hit her?"Adelaide put away her tissue. "Public quarrels are rare here. Most are polite on the surface but scheming behind the back. Gloria dared to provoke me publicly; it wouldn't be wrong to have her slapped. But I didn't bring wolf guards. I can't act myself, nor can I let you two do it."Paisley, with the powerful Crimson Flame Pack backing her, couldn't afford to offend Tad.The two girls were there to protect Melinda and should avoid trouble.Paisley said, "We've already won the argument. No need for violence. Didn't you see her face turn blue with rage? Beating women isn't satisfying. We've been to war and don't resort to violence easily. Even hitting Willow that day felt pointless. Gloria's no fighter; hitting he
Third Person's POV"Check her daily meds and meals with detectors. I know Georgina knows pharmacology. Remind the kitchen, but no need to cook yourself," Adelaide instructed."And the most important——In emergencies, one protects Melinda, the other alerts me right away," she added, advising them to minimize contact with other pack members.She didn't think Luna Chloe would harm Melinda, but the family might look down on physically strong types—no need for the girls to be slighted.The main concerns were Dwight and Willow.Georgina nodded. "Got it. Adelaide, don't worry. Willow's like a rootless person—looks fancy, but will scatter in the wind. Not a big deal.""Still, better safe than sorry. Oh, the Soulrend Pack has many rules. Let me tell you more..." Adelaide said.Suddenly, a stench and curses floated in from outside.Adelaide saw Paisley had rolled down the window to look.Following her gaze, Adelaide spotted garbage dumped at the Bloodmoon Pack's border.The dumper, caught red-ha
Third Person's POVPrincess Margot said, "She was once highly praised after a victorious return, but now she's fallen just as far. Those with ill intentions always get their comeuppance. I hear folks dump trash at the Bloodmoon Pack's entrance daily.""Isn't Ulrik under investigation by the Royal Inspection Bureau?" Princess Yvette asked."Yes, and Lycan Erasmus even had him apologize with Velda, but it failed. The matter's at an impasse now. The Bloodmoon and Stormridge Packs are sworn enemies," Margot added.Adelaide stayed silent, merely listening. No need to voice an opinion.She felt bad for Vanya, who shared quarters with them. "Their daily life must be awful," she thought."The omega servants probably despise Velda too, having to clean up trash constantly—it's disgusting."The public was fickle. They could lift you up, praising endlessly, or drag you down, trampling you daily.Back at the Blackthorn Pack, Adelaide asked Avery about the guards. Avery first asked, "What's the pay
Third Person's POVAfter Adelaide sat down, she recounted the entire Soulrend Pack incident.She didn't embellish anything, including how Paisley struck Willow.Princess Yvette nodded at Paisley approvingly. "Good for you!" she said, then slammed the table."What a tramp! She doesn't even respect you, a Luna. Can you imagine what Melinda's life is like there? Now she's pregnant and still gets no love from her mate. How's she supposed to live?"Princess Margot immediately grasped Adelaide's intent.She sipped her coffee slowly, a flicker of anger in her eyes—her father-in-law headed the Royal Inspection Bureau, and she usually spoke carefully.She set her cup down. "Yvette, why the rage? Calm down.""Calm down? I can't!"Princess Yvette retorted. Though not usually reckless, she empathized deeply with women's struggles.As a princess, she was free-spirited, but she wasn't unaware of her people's lives."While we do allow Alphas to have breeders," Princess Margot said slowly, "there are
Third Person's POVMelinda burst into tears, covering her face.Even though she didn't finish speaking, everyone knew what she was implying.Willow would come to her and brag about sleeping with Dwight."Focus on your pregnancy for now. Once the baby's born, you can deal with her," Adelaide advised. She couldn't suggest specifics yet, as Melinda's pregnancy was still fragile."It's impossible. I can't even say a word. Dwight protects her in every way. Hayden paid her breach of contract fee, but she slapped Hayden just for a single remark," Melinda explained.Both Paisley and Adelaide were furious. How could Dwight be so heartless?He used Hayden's money to pay off Willow and then had Hayden slapped over a comment.Adelaide demanded, "Has he hit you?""Not yet," Melinda replied.Adelaide warned, "He might start. Who knows what Willow might do next? She's from a nightclub and knows how to scheme."She placed a comforting hand on Melinda's shoulder. "How many people did you bring from th
Third Person's POVPaisley's wolf claws suddenly elongated by three inches. The hard keratin layer pierced through her silk gloves, emitting an eerie blue glow."What are you doing..."Willow instinctively backed away but was seized by Paisley's iron-like wolf claws on her shoulders.Paisley's vertical pupils abruptly contracted into blood-moon-like slits. A low growl rumbled in her throat, and her aura crushed down.Willow's legs buckled, and she fell to her knees. Fear pheromones from her nape mixed with cheap perfume, creating a pungent, sour stench."Remember this——I am Paisley of the Crimson Flame Pack and the Stephens family," Paisley said, her wolf claws tightening.The aura of her dominance cascaded over Willow like a tidal wave, unrelenting in its crushing force. "Every time I hear you slander Luna Adelaide—every single time—I'll make you kneel again," Paisley growled low in her throat. Her voice carried the weight of her threat, resounding within the hall. Willow trembled, h