LOGINThird Person's POVAdelaide snapped back to the present and hooked her arms around his neck. She tilted her head and gave his thin lips a lingering lick, her eyes dancing with flirtatious provocation. In the next heartbeat, she flipped them over, straddling Lance and moving her body in a slow, rhythmic grind against him.In an instant, the roles of hunter and prey had switched.A flash of pleasant surprise crossed Lance's eyes, though he purposefully feigned a look of grievance."Respected Gamma Adelaide, what exactly do you plan to do to me?""Punish you, of course. Thoroughly."The Alphas' and Gammas' auras chased and toyed with each other in the air, their scents melting into a single, tangled fragrance that lingered throughout the night.The next morning, both of them walked out of the estate gates sporting heavy dark circles under their eyes.Adelaide arrived at the Capital Guard headquarters in high spirits. She summoned
Third Person's POV"Gamma Adelaide, there is something I'd like to ask you, if I may."Adelaide stopped and nodded. "Please, go ahead."Christine's expression was pained. She hesitated for a heartbeat, looking thoroughly embarrassed, before finally speaking."Do you happen to know... why the Royal Marshal's Office is still holding Ulrik? Why won't they let him go?"Adelaide blinked in surprise."Holding him? That's impossible. He should have left the dungeons days ago."The Snowdeer Town case was closed. Velda had been extradited to the Western Tribe.Ulrik hadn't been hit with any major charges—just a demotion. By all accounts, he should have been a free man the moment the ink dried on the treaty.Christine gave a bitter smile."But he's still in there. We sent someone to inquire, and the guards said... he's refusing to come out. I just felt like something was wrong. What Alpha chooses to stay locked in a dark iron cage? I was worried there might be some other reason, so I wanted to
Third Person's POVAdelaide gently kneaded the tense muscles at the back of Paisley's neck, continuing her quiet reassurance."We haven't lived through that kind of pain, so we have no right to judge her choice. We can't force our worldview on them or make their life-altering decisions for them. We can feel regret and sorrow for this tragedy, but we absolutely cannot lose heart. The Independent She-Wolf Center must keep moving forward!""But the options we're offering are the best they could hope for!"Paisley's tone softened, though the frustration still lingered."I know, dear, but why should they trust us? To them, we're the luckiest noble wolves in the country," Adelaide sighed.Paisley let out a heavy breath of her own."I know you're right. It's just such a waste. If she had only come to us, her story would have ended differently.""How about this," Adelaide suggested, her mind racing."Tell Wendy to keep a sharp e
Third Person's POVAlpha Zander cracked a grin. "Doug, you've got a point. That's just the way things are supposed to be."In truth, he didn't exactly have a choice, did he?More than that, he was truly getting old. His wolf often felt frail these days, no longer fit to lead soldiers in holding the line at the Bloodscar border.Luckily, the command was now in Russell's hands.This meant the fangs of the Doyles would continue to guard that land.They drank until they were well and truly wasted.As night fully descended and they prepared to head their separate ways, Cyrus gripped Zander's arm tightly, letting out a heavy sigh."Listen. We might never get another chance to see each other again. Take care of yourself!""Let's all take care of ourselves!"Alpha Zander replied, slamming a fist against his chest in salute.Even though he had downed buckets of strong spirits, he remained standing steady in the wind
Third Person's POVDoug bowed respectfully to Zander, but Cyrus suddenly turned on his heel and stepped back out into the wind and snow.Everyone in the room froze.Just as Lance was about to chase after him, Cyrus pushed the door open and walked back in.He forced a stiff, awkward smile, his voice thick with emotion and a heavy nasal tone."Forgive me, Alpha Zander. Oh Moon Goddess... I just got... a little too overwhelmed."Hearing this, Adelaide stood up immediately.She led Lisa and Melinda in a polite bow to the men and quietly exited the room.She knew Cyrus, that stubborn old wolf, was fighting to maintain his last shred of dignity; he didn't want to break down and sob in front of the she-wolves.She pulled the door shut softly behind her.About half an hour later, Lance stepped out of the study.Adelaide was standing by the fireplace, poking at the burning logs with iron tongs.Sensing his sc
Third Person's POVMelinda was actually amused by Skye's logic."Use your brain for once. Back then, the negotiations hadn't even started, and the King hadn't handed down a verdict. Every official in the city was watching Adelaide's every move. You really think she'd be stupid enough to pull a stunt like a birthday party?"Skye buried her face in her hands, her voice muffled."Whatever. His birthday is over. What's the point of a meal now? I'm not going.""When they dragged him back to the capital, I actually went to the gates of the estate to see him," Skye added defensively. "The guards wouldn't let me in. That's not my fault. I tried my best."Melinda looked at her mother with a mix of disappointment and disgust, as if she were looking at a particularly dim-witted wolf."Fine. I always thought you were just weak. I didn't realize you actually just don't care."Skye's sobs leaked through her fingers."Is seeing him rea
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
Third Person's POVThe platform had no railings. If someone swung too far out on the swing and lost their grip, they could easily fall.Paisley invited Poly to sit on the swing and gently pushed toward the riverside view.Poly was frightened. Her wolf abilities weren't strong
Third Person's POVLuna Cassia continued, "Besides, while mating should be a matter of personal choice, parental opinions still hold significant weight. As long as he doesn't object, you can make the decision without waiting for his return."Sibyl thought for a moment and said, "You have a point. H
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







