Third Person's POV
In the wilderness, Adelaide raised her silver spear and thrust it at Ellen's right shoulder.
Ellen burst into laughter—was this weak strike even worthy of being called a battle move?
The fifteen-thousand-strong Ironthorn Army joined in the mockery. Judging by her grip, she probably couldn't even match a wolf pup's claws.
Yet, in an instant, Adelaide's fingertips burst with silver-blue bone spikes. Her seemingly delicate hands had partially shifted into wolf claw.
The silver spear, sensing the awakening of ancient blood, instantly crawled with frost-tooth runes. As the spear tip pierced the air, it emitted a shrill howl.
Ellen's muscles beneath his hardened scales suddenly convulsed—an instinctive reaction of a lower-ranking wolf to bloodline suppression.
His elongating canines hadn't fully transformed when Adelaide's spear blade, adorned with a silver moon crest, illuminated his shrinking pupils.
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Adelaide's POVHearing Vanya's words, I felt surprised.Shaking my head, I said, "How could she come to find me? Impossible.""Why impossible? When they were arguing in the meeting hall, she said she'd find you," Vanya said, shrugging helplessly."What would she want with me?" I said, feeling incredulous. "I have nothing to do with them anymore.""Who knows what she's thinking? Her mind's half-eaten by bugs," I coughed twice and finished the chocolate pudding on my plate.Putting down her spoon, she said, "Their arguing's disturbing the whole pack. I've heard her say twice that she's going to drag Ulrik to you to clear things up.""What's left to clear up?" I said, puzzled. When we dissolved the mating bond, everything was said. Further arguments would only lead to blame, which was pointless.Vanya snorted, "When Ulrik wanted to dissolve the bond with you, he said he wouldn't keep any assets you brought from the Frostfang Pack.
Adelaide's POVI thought for a moment and shared the truth as I knew, "I'm not sure whose idea it was specifically. Ulrik said he didn't want the Frostfang Pack's assets, but I genuinely don't know if that was his true feeling."Hearing this, the tension in their expressions eased slightly.Luna Cynthia was a sensible person. She couldn't have been unaware of the old Luna of the Bloodmoon Pack's follies.I sipped my coffee slowly and told them the truth.Regardless of how the alliance between Gloria and Ulrik came about, as long as they were clear in their hearts, that was all that mattered.They had no more questions to ask and chatted idly for a while longer.Luna Cynthia rose to take her leave, casting a deep glance at me as she said, "Many things are indeed beyond our control, but your frankness today has been greatly appreciated by both of us. Originally...She paused, waved her hand, and continued, "Never mind, Miss David
Adelaide's POVLuna Cynthia clearly wanted to make small talk, but Gloria was growing impatient.She directly asked me, "Miss Davidson, could you tell me why you dissolved your matting bond with Alpha Ulrik? Was there any problem with his character or behavior?"Luna Cynthia frowned and said, "Gloria, be polite."Gloria's tone remained stubborn as she replied, "I know it's forward, but I hope you can tell me the truth, Miss Davidson.""Gloria reminds me of someone," I said with a smile."And who might that be?" she asked."Oh, Tabitha, my brother's mate," I replied.Mentioning my deceased relative, Gloria's attitude softened, and she quietly said, "I see."She sighed and leaned back in her seat.Seeing her less restless, I explained, "You asked why I dissolved the mating bond with Ulrik. Simply put, he wanted to mate with Velda, and I couldn't tolerate it.""Is that truly the reason?" Gloria asked doubtfull
Third Person's POVAdelaide thought that Lycan Erasmus wanted to get revenge for her by pairing Ulrik with a she-wolf who dissolved her mating bond after a year—just as she and Ulrik had.But Gloria might not have agreed to mate with Ulrik if not for Lycan Erasmus's designation.When Gloria visited the Frostfang Pack, Adelaide assumed she wanted to assess Ulrik's character.Lycan Erasmus's actions made Adelaide feel she might have dragged Gloria into trouble.This wasn't about revenge but making enemies.It seemed Adelaide needed to meet Gloria to clear the air and prevent Frostfang from gaining foes.While she didn't care about herself, she didn't want Cedric, the future Alpha, to suffer from any grudges.Noticing Adelaide's furrowed brow and swirling cedar pheromones, Lance said, "Ironclaw Pack's Luna Cynthia is coming to visit. She likely wants to ask about your dissolved mating bond with Ulrik. The story was all over
Adelaide's POVI held Cedric's hands, my cedar pheromones releasing a calming aura."Digby says you'll be fine. The potent medicine is just purging the Silencing Leaf toxins trapped in your neck. Once you spit them out, you'll speak again. No need to worry," I reassured him.Cedric nodded vigorously.I knew he was anxious, closely following the preparations for my mating ceremony with Lance.I suspected he wanted to offer his blessings in person.Plus, with many wolf guests at the ceremony, he likely didn't want to be mocked as a voiceless wolf.After admiring the wax-plum blossoms and ice crystals for a while, we returned to the room.Galvin arrived just then with wolfsbane ointment for a dressing change.My moon goddess necklace glimmered in the candlelight as I asked, "How's his leg now?""The bone's set well. Even after shifting, there'll be no deformities. Once the silvermoon ointment fully activates the heal
Adelaide's POVAfter settling Cedric in, Ivy and I headed out.The sky was overcast, and the wind was biting. I wrapped my cloak tightly around myself. Ivy handed her water cup to Jasmine and we made our way to the warehouse.I intended to sort out the new assets acquired by the Frostfang Pack.The wind carried Ivy's voice in fits and starts, "It's not about the past. I was at Etainil Dress Shop for our wedding dress when I overheard that Gloria from the Olsons was ordering a dress there. Turns out she's mating with Ulrik."My cedar pheromones rippled slightly, and I absentmindedly rubbed the silver fox fur trim on my cloak.My wolf whimpered softly in my mind.We'd dissolved our bond, yet my wolf still remembered our former mate.I asked, puzzled, "Ulrik's mating again? What about Velda? Did they dissolve their mating bond, or did he cast her out?""Velda was never a true Luna, more like a breeder. Now Ulrik's mating wi