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Adelaide put down her cup and raised her eyebrows, finishing Cynthia’s sentence for her, “She thinks that a handsome and mighty werewolf general like Ulrik could never fail to win any she–wolf’s heart, especially since I was once his mate. As his Luna, deeply in love with her Alpha, of course, I couldn’t have moved on so quickly.”
“And since we’ve been to battle together, it’s only natural that I’d choose Alpha Lance over him. With Lance’s higher status, I could hold my head high and make Ulrik regret his decision, right?”
Cynthia was left speechless. After a while, she murmured, “Did you eavesdrop on our conversation? How is it almost word for word?”
Adelaide looked at her and said, “Luna Cynthia, please tell Gloria this: if she never loved, she need not worry about forgetting. Goodbye.”
Leaving the café, Adelaide was both amused and angry.
What on earth was Gloria thinking, believing Sabrina’s words?
Sabrina’s motives were clear to Adelaide.
She’d heard about the incident at Priscilla’s winter party.
Sabrina, evidently smitten with Alpha Lance and wanting to be his breeder, had deliberately spread rumors to provoke Gloria.
If Lance heard these lies, he might distance himself from or even disdain Adelaide.
Sabrina had likely schemed this way.
Gloria’s personality was forthright–some might say rash and easily swayed.
It seemed the Bloodmoon Pack would struggle to find a Luna capable of managing pack affairs.
Conflicts between Gloria and Velda were inevitable.
That day, Adelaide had intended to clear the air but realized Gloria’s true intentions and held back.
If Gloria chose to believe Sabrina, so be it—Adelaide wouldn’t engage.
On the drive back, Jasmine, who had overheard the conversation, was furious. “Are the Bloodmoon Pack trying to pick a fight? After dissolving the mating bond for so long, they still cling on. Do they think we’ve severed all ties? Sabrina’s malicious schemes are plain to see! She wants to be Alpha Lance’s breeder!”
Adelaide playfully tapped her nose. “If I’m not upset, why should you be? It’s not worth getting angry over.”
“How can I not be angry?” Jasmine’s eyes welled up. “Back in the Shadow Peaks, anyone who crossed you would face your wrath, even for a whisper of gossip.”
Mentioning the Shadow Peaks saddened Adelaide. “The past is the past. Then, I was carefree, with teachers
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and classmates to protect me. Now, even my teacher won’t attend the ceremony. If I keep acting on impulse, how can I coexist with Alpha Lance in the future?”
Jasmine, noticing Adelaide’s downcast mood, quickly changed the subject by opening a jewelry box. Look at this gift from Craig… It’s expensive, but the sentiment is what matters most.“.
She sighed and closed the box. “This bracelet is heavy but old–fashioned. Couldn’t Craig pick something more stylish? At least then you’d know he put thought into it. Even though he can’t attend the ceremony, you’d feel better knowing he cared.”
Adelaide almost laughed. “Forget it. Craig gave me all those paintings, and the money from selling them. That’s part of the gift too. Money is the most practical.”
Jasmine nodded eagerly. “You’re right! Gems and gold are nothing compared to cash.”
She checked her wallet. “I’ve saved my salary for months. I’ll deposit it soon and get a high–yield certificate next year.”
Adelaide smiled helplessly.
“You’re such a saver.”
The Frostfang Pack’s mating ceremony preparations were in full swing.
Per werewolf tradition, high–ranking pack bonds held a she–wolf’s evening banquet the day before and a three–day buffet afterward.
Since this was Adelaide’s second mating, she skipped the traditional rituals and hired the capital’s top stylist for her hair and makeup.
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It wasn’t that she didn’t value her bond with Alpha Lance. She was determined to fulfill her duties as a mate after the ceremony, taking charge of pack affairs to let Lance focus on his role.
But without her original family there, she felt a tinge of regret, unlike her first bond with Ulrik, which had left her tearful with reluctance.
Seeing Adelaide’s low spirits, Jasmine discussed with Ivy, “Should we invite an opera troupe? Maybe a performance could distract her.”
Ivy pondered. “Time is tight. I don’t know if top troupes are available. Have Beta Valentin check.”
Jasmine found Valentin and mentioned the opera troupe idea.
“I contacted them today,” Valentin flipped through his schedule. “But they’re booked by the Ironclaw Pack.”
“Any other troupe will do,” Jasmine urged. “It would be nice for everyone to have some entertainment during breaks.”
“I recall a new troupe,” Valentin scrolled his screen. “Reviews say their plays are… viewers noting the unique themes.”
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“Innovative is fine.” Jasmine said. “Hurry up and reach out. Let Adelaide choose the play herself.”
“Yes, we need to cheer her up today. She shouldn’t dwell on Irene’s absence,” Valentin agreed.
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