Adelaide’s POV
I watched Erasmus’s retreating back and called out urgently, “Lycan Erasmus, my father and brothers were feared on the battlefield, I may not match their valor, but I won’t be swayed by emotions.”
“Since my bond with Ulrik is dissolved, I won’t cling to him. I won’t let personal feelings cloud my judgment. Please trust me this
Erasmus halted but didn’t turn.
Coldly, he said, “Don’t tarnish your family’s honor. I can grant you glory–and take it away. Return to Frostfang and act as if this
day never happened.”
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He strode away, leaving me helpless.
In his eyes and others‘–I was unreasonable and petty.
The daughter of Alpha Bentley, reduced to a drama queen over a broken bond?
I’d left Frostfang as a pup for Warscar Training Camp.
Over the two years since returning to Frostfang, I spent the first year learning from my mother how to become a Luna, and the
second managing the pack’s affairs at Bloodmoon.
At least during this time, I’d never stepped out of line.
But now, just because my mate bond was dissolved, I was labeled petty and selfish?
Frustrated, I returned to Frostfang, followed by royal guards.
They were restricting my movements, forcing me back to Frostfang.
Returning to Frostfang, Beta Valentin showed no surprise at the royal guards following me.
One of the guards stated, “We’re stationed at the border by orders–we won’t disturb Alpha Adelaide.”
Only after re–entering the pack’s territory did Valentin ask, “Alpha Adelaide, what’s happening?”
I entered the Packhouse, shed my cloak, and summoned Omegas Jessica and Ivy.
“Erasmus has guards surveilling me daily. I need to leave urgently. Keep Frostfang running as usual. If questioned, say I’ve returned to Warscar.”
Valentin assured me, “Go. I’ll protect Frostfang.”
Jessica and Ivy nodded.
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“When do you leave? Alpha Adelaide.” Ivy asked.
“Tonight,” I said firmly.
I had to warn Alpha Lance of the Western Tribe’s advance at the Southern Border.
I planned to shift and travel as a wolf through the forest.
“By the way, in two days it’s Melinda’s bonding ceremony–Alpha Howell’s daughter from the Silverlight Pack. Should we send a gift?” Beta Valentin asked.
I’d forgotten Melinda’s news. She was my cousin.
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I was still in = Bloodmoon when Luna Skye had someone inform me about it. I really should send a gift.
My mother and Luna Skye had been close.
I felt a twinge of regret for not attending Melinda’s bonding ceremony, but there were more pressing matters at hand.
I said. “Send the gift. The royal guards won’t restrict your movements.”
“Understood,” Ivy said, leaving to prepare.
Third Person’s POV
Beta Valentin departed Frostfang for Silverlight Pack with the gift.
The royal guards, bound to monitor Adelaide, didn’t question his travel,
At Silverlight, Valentin presented the gift as Adelaide’s well–wishes..
An Omega soon emerged and said, “Luna Skye said that since Alpha Adelaide has had her mating bond nullified and has returned. to her pack, she is likely in need of financial assistance. There’s no need to spend money on gifts. Our regards have been received, but the gift is declined. Beta Valentin, please return and do not visit unless necessary.”
Valentin stood stunned, the Omega’s indifference etched on their face, when he grasped the truth.
Melinda disdained Adelaide for her dissolved bond.
“Very well, then,” Beta Valentin said with some asperity. “I shall convey Adelaide’s best wishes to Melinda. Farewell.”
“Goodbye,” came the curt reply.
Beta Valentin felt a pang of sorrow. He was well aware of the rumors surrounding Adelaide during her time at Frostfang
What pained him more was that Luna Skye, sister to the late Luna Airella, had never supported Adelaide.
In life, Airella and Skye had been close.
Now, not only had Skye turned her back on Adelaide, but she also looked down on her.
What had Adelaide done to deserve such treatment?
Back at Frostfang, Valentin saw a car parked at the border.
Ivy was talking to a haggard she–wolf who was pleading desperately.
“Let me in to see Adelaide. I really need her help,” the she–wolf begged.
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“Adelaide’s bond with Ulrik is dissolved. Your concerns no longer concern her. Leave before things get ugly,” Ivy replied cold
“Ivy, Rosemary’s illness has flared up. They can’t summon Shaman Digby and are pressuring me–I’m at my wit’s end,” she pleaded.
