Third Person's POV
Today, with several visitors, Melinda quickly changed and went out to meet them.
Seeing her ruddy complexion, Priscilla immediately felt reassured. Melinda's cheeks were even rosier than her own.
After exchanging greetings and sitting down, Priscilla learned that Melinda had been practicing combat with Georgina.
Priscilla thought to herself, "Birds of a feather flock together."
Melinda shyly said, "I found the days long and boring, so I started practicing combat with Georgina. But I'm not very good—it's nothing impressive."
Priscilla replied candidly, "Combat isn't exactly high-class. Don't worry about it. Do what makes you happy."
Susan coughed awkwardly.
Priscilla shot her a glance and said, "Stop coughing. I'm not wrong. Not everything has to be presentable. What matters is practicality—strengthening your body and protecting yourself. I support you, Melinda."
Melinda said with a blush, "
Third Person's POVAlger and Zelda held their hands naturally.Their grip was lively and affectionate.Adelaide noticed her own handholding with Lance—a stark contrast.Their hands hung straight down, motionless, like two pieces of wood glued together.She sighed inwardly. Lance really lacked romance.Back at the Blackthorn Pack, after seeing Priscilla to her room, the couple headed to the study to check on the portraits.One portrait was done and set aside.Caldwell stood beside it, eyes red.Lance and Adelaide stepped closer. The first painting was a little girl with twin buns, round cheeks, big almond eyes, a tiny nose, lips a bit full.Next to it, another canvas was a couple whose eyes and brows echoed Caldwell's—clearly his parents.Craig kept sketching.This time he worked on an adult face, guessing how the seven-year-old might look grown up.On a nearby chair sat the finishe
Third Person's POVToday, with several visitors, Melinda quickly changed and went out to meet them.Seeing her ruddy complexion, Priscilla immediately felt reassured. Melinda's cheeks were even rosier than her own.After exchanging greetings and sitting down, Priscilla learned that Melinda had been practicing combat with Georgina.Priscilla thought to herself, "Birds of a feather flock together."Melinda shyly said, "I found the days long and boring, so I started practicing combat with Georgina. But I'm not very good—it's nothing impressive."Priscilla replied candidly, "Combat isn't exactly high-class. Don't worry about it. Do what makes you happy."Susan coughed awkwardly.Priscilla shot her a glance and said, "Stop coughing. I'm not wrong. Not everything has to be presentable. What matters is practicality—strengthening your body and protecting yourself. I support you, Melinda."Melinda said with a blush, "
Third Person's POVUpon arriving in the capital, Craig learned he was to sketch Caldwell.Caldwell apologized, explaining he should have traveled to Shadow Peaks himself, but was tied down by pressing matters.With a hint of amusement in his eyes, he added, "Besides, I've been meaning to catch up with Adelaide."Craig was grateful to Caldwell for securing his release, and thus, he was more than willing to accommodate Caldwell's requests.However, upon hearing Caldwell's specific ask, he frowned slightly. "This method isn't very accurate. Without a childhood portrait of her, relying solely on your description to create a sketch, and then extrapolating her current appearance from that, I'd be lucky to achieve thirty percent accuracy."Caldwell acknowledged the challenge.After a moment of thought, he suggested, "How about I sketch a rough outline first, and then we can refine the details with your input?"Craig looked at him and
Third Person's POV"Whether to take her depends on our move. We wait for the right moment and let things take their course…"She sneered, leaving the threat hanging. But Germain and Howell understood her all too well.Howell remarked, "This won't be easy. Adelaide's an Alpha's heir; she's no pushover. Your usual tactics won't faze her."Madison snorted, "No matter how tough, she's still a she-wolf."Germain pondered for a moment. "First, let's focus on what I asked. As for whether Lycan Erasmus truly favors Adelaide, I'll verify it."With his frequent visits to the palace, gathering intel was no trouble."Also, among the Eugenius Scout Team, Marsh is useless, but Magnus and Eugene are key. Madison, sabotage their matings."Madison's smile grew sly. "There's someone perfect for Eugene. I was about to arrange it.""Who? Reliable?" Germain asked.Madison's grin turned enigmatic. "She's utterly devoted to me&md
Third Person's POVAlpha Howell said with a hint of confusion, "Isn't Solanke Dominic's uncle? If this keeps up, Solanke will become a target for the Western Tribe.""Dominic was already unhappy with Solanke for the border pact he made with Velda back then. And when Solanke surrounded Velda, he just wanted to rescue and treat the people, not wipe out Velda's group. He was too emotional to accomplish anything significant," Germain explained.Madison glanced at Alpha Howell and said, "You really don't get what Germain's aiming for, do you?"She continued, "He wants Velda dead. That way, when Dominic becomes the Lycan King and looks into this, the royal family can't use Velda as an excuse. It gives them the upper hand in negotiations."Plus, if Velda's dead, the blame falls squarely on Alpha Zander. No one will care if he was injured or if he lost his son. Without Velda, he bears all the responsibility," Madison added."But even if we throw Velda under the bus, Alpha Zander still has ine
Third Person's POVThe Soulrend Pack's territory remained intact, but after the scandal, it never recovered its former glory.Lance often ran into Alpha Manfred during the daily morning meetings.After a few words, Manfred slowly left, his shoulders weighed down with sorrow.Meanwhile, at the Medison Manor, Germain finally decided to visit Madison after calling on numerous nobles and powerful packs.By coincidence, Alpha Howell was also there that day.Germain, the third sibling, and Howell, the fifth, joined Madison, who was just two months their senior.Madison and Germain were the same age, with Madison being just two months younger; Alpha Howell was two years younger.The three siblings had always been distant. Sometimes when Germain visited the capital, they would meet briefly at the palace, but rarely did he visit her manor.Howell had even less interaction with Madison, only appearing at her banquets.Madison dismissed the serving omegas and said with a smile, "It's quite a coi