Adelaide's POV
I didn't see any food supply convoys on the way. Alpha Lance must be so sure of victory that he stopped food transportation.
But with the big battle about to start, how could he?
After asking around, I found out Frostbite Town and Darkclaw Town were the only places not yet reclaimed.
No wonder the supply lines had disappeared—Alpha Lance was really something.
I pushed myself harder and sprinted with determination. This was the last leg of the journey. I bit my lip and picked up speed. No matter what, I had to see Lance today.
As dusk fell, I approached the battlefield.
Lance's army was camped outside Frostbite Town.
Once I crossed into the perimeter, I was met with the devastating aftermath of war—it was heartbreaking. My father and brothers had sacrificed themselves on this very land.
Without time to dwell, I shouted at the top of my lungs, "I'm Adelaide, daughter of Alpha Bentley! I need to s
Third Person's POVAdelaide fingered her Moon Goddess necklace, its moonstone in the wolf-head emblem suddenly warm.Her cedar pheromones, laced with silver fern, rippled through the Thunder Wolf Pack's conference room. "Alpha ance and I have decided that after our mating ceremony, Cedric will live with us in the Blackthorn Pack," she announced.She glanced at Cedric and noticed him instinctively shrinking his neck. A fresh, pale-pink scar from a past rogue attack marred his nape.Softening her tone, she continued, "Cedric trusts Alpha Lance implicitly. It was Alpha Lance who rescued him from that nightmare. Once he recovers, Alpha Lance will hire the finest tutors for him.""A decent person with some education, passing the Frostfang Pack's test and bearing its Alpha status ensures a life of luxury," she explained.Initially, the idea of Cedric living in the Blackthorn Pack seemed odd to the Thunder Pack members.But given Lance's approval and the broader horizons the Blackthorn Pack
Third Person's POVAfter the Frostfang Pack was massacred by the Western Tribe, Mallory bought several ink bottles to ease his guilt, but they remained unsent.His wolf whimpered in his mind—a sound of grief and uncertainty.Mallory squatted down, lifted Cedric into his arms, and choked out, "I didn't break my promise. I bought new ink long ago, waiting to give it to you."His pheromones carried a hint of pine resin, a soothing scent meant to calm his emotions.Cedric's small hand wiped the tears from Mallory's face. His ears twitched slightly, sensing the emotional fluctuations around him.He struggled to get down, wanting to walk in himself.Seeing this, Adelaide's anger melted away."Let him down. He prefers to walk on his own," she said gently, though her voice betrayed her fatigue.But Mallory held tight, not releasing Cedric.The Thunder Wolf Pack's Beta, witnessing this, couldn't hold back his tears. Convinced now that this was Cedric, he hurried to inform Alpha Hancock and Lun
Third Person's POVCedric had been through a lot as a rogue—chased, rejected, and beaten. Deep down, he still lacked confidence.When he heard the Thunder Wolf Pack didn't believe he was back, he thought they looked down on him for his past as a rogue.So when the car reached the Thunder Wolf Pack's border, he didn't want to get out and shook his head at Adelaide from behind the window. Adelaide patiently said, "Don't be scared. I've met your uncle before. He really misses you, and so do the others. It's true."Cedric still shook his head, pointed to his throat, then to his foot, his eyes filled with sadness.Adelaide took a deep breath, her cedar pheromones suddenly strong, making the wolf-head emblem on the car door tremble.She could tell Cedric was feeling inferior.Turning to the Thunder Wolf Pack's guard, she noticed the faint electric patterns on his shoulder armor."Please announce that I, Adelaide of the Frostfan
Third Person's POVAdelaide held Cedric's small hand as they slowly walked out of the Frostfang Pack.Cedric's leg injury made it hard for him to walk fast. Rushing would cause him to limp and risk falling.Valentine turned away, tears streaming down his face. He'd endured leg-breaking pain himself—his leg, crushed by a giant bear years ago, still caused him discomfort. Compared to Cedric, though, he was fortunate.At the royal conference room, Lycan Erasmus and Clarissa waited.Erasmus's icy pheromones filled the air. As Cedric stepped inside, the scar on the back of his neck glowed—a reaction to the Lycan King's aura.Every step he took was cautious, as if fearing to disrupt the fragile peace.His silver-blue eyes betrayed his fear, an instinctive response to Erasmus's power. Yet he strove to maintain his dignity.Clarissa wiped away tears and beckoned Cedric over, her rose-scented pheromones soothing.Cedr
Adelaide's POV"The drug is called Soulvine," the witch doctor explained. "It's a creeping vine that, once ingested by a werewolf, rapidly creates a powerful addiction. This addiction alters werewolf behavior, making them irritable and aggressive as they constantly seek more Soulvine to alleviate withdrawal symptoms. Prolonged use can cause the wolf spirit to deteriorate.""From what I've observed, he should be fine. Did he show any discomfort during your journey back?"I recalled our trip and noticed he'd had a few episodes but had gritted his teeth through them.Lately, there'd been no signs of distress."Not really. Last time he had an episode, he toughed it out," I said."Ah, Alpha Lance mentioned his severe withdrawal in Redwood City—he was banging his head and self-harming. But I haven't seen that since I arrived," I added.Digby sighed. "The initial phase of withdrawal is the toughest, but the symptoms will gradually subs
Third Person's POVAdelaide 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