Chapter 103
Third Person’s POV
“Who could Velda find better than Ulrik?” Rosemary sneered.
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“Even if the Frostfang Pack gains glory, in our kingdom, there are no she–wolves serving as Gamma. Her carefully crafted image is now in tatters. The royal offspring and Alpha wolves of powerful packs would never choose her as their Luma. Any random mate pales in comparison to Ulrik.”
Isaiah recalled how harmonious the pack was when Adelaide was part of it.
He found Rosemary’s point logical: now that Adelaide had been rejected by her mate, she might attract those seeking to climb the social ladder through her status. Such individuals couldn’t hold a candle to Ulrik.
“But who should approach her?” Isaiah asked.
After a moment of thought, Rosemary said, “Send Vanya. She and Adelaide have some rapport. When Tamara visited the Frostfang Pack, only Vanya secured an audience.”
Isaiah shook his head. “She might refuse. I think you should personally visit Adelaide in the Frostfang Pack. It shows sincerity. If she won’t even receive you, her reputation would truly suffer.”
Rosemary frowned. “Have me go? Won’t that show weakness?”
“We’re already at a disadvantage. Do you think Adelaide is easy to manipulate?”
Despite Isaiah’s reasoning, Rosemary resisted.
Visiting a former Luna nearly expelled would make the Bloodmoon Pack seem inferior.
Worse, if Adelaide refused to reconcile with Ulrik, Rosemary’s pride would be bruised.
After weighing options, she insisted, “Send Vanya first. If she fails, we’ll try other means.”
Rosemary was determined not to humble herself.
If she went and Adelaide agreed to reconcile, she’d lose face before Adelaide forever.
The Bloodmoon Pack already had the embarrassing Velda; they couldn’t afford another unruly member.
Meanwhile, Adelaide had gone to see Lycan Luna Clarissa as ordered.
Though Clarissa was under fifty, her well–preserved appearance showed only faint crow’s–feet.
Her silver–gray wolf hair shimmered like moonstone. Seated on her obsidian throne, her brown hair streaked with silver caught the light.
Her eyes, crinkling with warmth, radiated intelligence and kindness.
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Upon seeing Adelaide, her face lit up with approval and compassion.
As Adelaide bowed, Clarissa’s violet pheromones spread like melting snow in early spring.
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“Why did you rush off to battle without a word? If anything had happened to you on the battlefield, how could I face your mother?”
Tears welled in Clarissa’s eyes as she regarded Adelaide, her gaze brimming with admiration and compassion.
Seeing Adelaide conjured images of Airella, stirring a bittersweet ache in her heart.
“I’ve caused you worry–this is all my fault,” Adelaide said meekly, bowing her head in quiet apology.
“Come here and let me have a good look at you.” Clarissa cast her a reproachful glance, yet her eyes brimmed with solicitude.
As Adelaide stood to kneel, Clarissa grasped her hand and guided her to a seat beside her. “Sit here.”
Adelaide’s cedar pheromones subtly curled, her Frostfang Pack’s silver–blue wolf hair barely visible.
Seated, she maintained a poised smile.
Clarissa took her hand and studied her face, sighing, “You’re all dirt again. Each time you return from the Shadow Peaks, you’re like a mischievous monkey. Now you’re more composed, less playful, though your skin’s darkened.”
She pinched Adelaide’s cheek, “Your skin used to be so soft after a year in the capital, but now it’s rough.”
Adelaide chuckled sheepishly, “I came straight here after rushing back to the capital, no time to bathe or change. I’m filthy; I should sit further away.”
“Nonsense, this is your honor,” Clarissa said, her tone softening.
“Your bravery on the battlefield has impressed Lycan Erasmus, who’s spoken of it to me several times. I’m proud of you. Velda had my praise too, but compared to you, she falls short. I won’t elaborate on her matters, but I was clearly mistaken in her case.”
A flicker of annoyance crossed Clarissa’s face at Velda’s mention.
Having once commended Velda and aware of the Adelaide–Velda conflict, she chose brevity to avoid entanglement.