Third Person's POVPaisley and Avery grasped the deeper implications of Adelaide's words.The Western Tribe's situation would soon undergo significant changes. When the new Lycan King ascended, he would likely launch a thorough investigation into the Snowdeer Town incident.This would serve three purposes: revenge, consolidating power, and redefining the border.If Ulrik had any compassion left for Gloria, he should let her return to her own pack.But if he kept her in the Bloodmoon Pack out of familial protection, forcing Tad to speak up for the pack, then he and Velda were essentially the same—both selfish to the core.Paisley, ever the prankster, suggested a bet. "Let's wager on whether Ulrik will reject Gloria. I say he won't."Avery, though disdainful of Ulrik, recalled his battlefield bravery and offered a shred of trust. "He might. He's shown responsibility in battle."The two of them looked at Adelaide in unison a
Third Person's POV"Indeed, it's not quite reasonable, but that's just how he is. Do you think there's something wrong with him?""Hard to say," Adelaide replied, reluctant to suspect any ill intentions.Unreasonable things often have special circumstances behind them; it's just unclear what those circumstances are.She continued, "Even someone easily compromising has a temper."No one in the capital would pay attention to them. Their existence was too insignificant, their reputation overly timid.Paying too much attention to them would seem foolish.If Adelaide said there was a problem, Paisley would naturally investigate.She found Wendy and asked her to assign someone to keep an eye on Alpha Howell. She emphasized to Wendy that the surveillance must be discreet——no one should detect that they're monitoring the Silverlight Pack.After the Bloodmoon Pack's attack, Adelaide had to explain things at the palace
Third Person's POVOnly in Frostbite Town would they be truly safe.Klein sighed too. "Let's do as you say. I'll help with all my might," he said, glancing back at the house."Can't stand these sad stories. I'll patrol outside.""Be careful," Lance warned.Klein snorted. "With my skills, who in this border city can spot me?"Tommy had already started distributing food—sausage, stewed meat, sandwiches, bread, and water.Marsh couldn't chew, so he soaked bread in water, fed to him bite by bite by Tommy.All was quiet, even the wind had stopped.Though nearing July, the weather should have cooled, but the Dragon Ash Werewolf Kingdom's border city, which froze in winter, was now oppressively hot.Beyond the sounds of chewing, there was utter silence.Long after finishing their meal, Eugene asked Caldwell, "Can you tell me... who her new mate is? Does he treat her well?"Caldwell patted his shoulder
Third Person's POVAfter treating Eugene's wounds, Lance looked at the group of werewolf warriors before him. Except for Eugene, he didn't recognize a single one.As for the individual who was still unconscious due to severe torture, Lance scrutinized him for a long while but still couldn't determine his identity.Eugene struggled to prop himself up and raised his hand. "Eugene reporting in!"After a moment of silence, everyone began to announce their names one by one."Josh reporting in!""Martin reporting in!"Lance turned away, and the tears he had been holding back finally streamed down his cheeks.It took a while for him to compose himself, his voice choked with emotion, "On behalf of Alpha Bentley's legion, I welcome you all back!"Eleven people, all alive! No one could fathom the depth of his exhilaration at this moment.They covered their faces, tears seeping through their fingers, yet they dared not weep
Third Person's POVLance darted back into the fray like a silver-gray lightning bolt, his cedar pheromones sweeping the area with an icy aura.He knew that rescuing one person at the cost of several would make the mission a failure.When he reached Caldwell, his hands already partially shifted, his wolf claws gleaming against the alloy blade.His sideways slash, charged with werewolf-like explosive force, pushed the surrounding wolves back.The clang of armor echoed as several knelt under the Alpha's aura.Klein was battling the enemy fiercely. His pheromones intertwined with Lance's pine scent, creating an almost unstoppable duo.Though Victor had taken many top warriors, over ten strong werewolves remained.Seeing the rescue complete, Klein knew there was no need to stay. His wolf ears perked up, claws extended, and he fought back in full force.He and Lance fought in perfect sync. Their pheromones wrapped around each
Third Person's POVVictor immediately sensed something amiss. He stood up and ordered, "Let's go back, now!"Abbot nudged Stewart, who quickly said, "Commander Victor, don't leave yet. We can continue negotiations. You want Frostbite Town, right? Let's discuss it further."Tad, noticing their unusual behavior, grew suspicious. The negotiations were his to conduct, and he had already declared an end to them. Yet they were trying to hold Victor back. Why?Having taken command after the Southern Border's reclamation, Tad knew his subordinates didn't truly respect him.If he couldn't even control the negotiations, his authority would be undermined.He shouted, "Both of you, get back here!"He then instructed the translator, "Tell Victor that if they lack sincerity, the negotiations are over. If they wish to continue, it must be on my terms."After the translator relayed the message, Victor glanced back at Tad, his impatience eviden