Chapter 143
Adelaide’s POV
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“Alpha Adelaide, I think moon–white is quite nice. The faint blue really brings out your skin tone. What about an accessory? Would a string of red coral beads suit you?” Beata rummaged through my jewelry box.
“No red. Keep it simple, nothing too grand,” I said, selecting a pearl hairpin and a moon–white ribbon for myself.
“This is too simple,” Beata remarked.
“Whether it’s neat or not will be seen once it’s worn,” I replied, taking the clothes to the dressing room. I changed into them, tied my hair into a simple ponytail with the ribbon, and secured it with the pearl hairpin.
I twirled around and asked them, “What do you think?”
The Omegas were mesmerized. Beata promptly instructed Omega Urvva, “Quick, get the lipstick, earrings, perfume, and necklace!”
“Yes!” They sprang into action, searching for various accessories.
Beata seated me at the vanity, applied lipstick, redefined my brows, hung a string of pearls around my neck, and tied a silver butterfly pendant at my waist.
After draping me in a sheer, gauzy overlay, I looked even more delicate.
Beata rolled up my sleeves, adding a touch of playfulness and youthful vigor.
The light–red lipstick made my skin appear even fairer and finer. Without blush, my skin naturally radiated a rosy hue.
It seemed my recent rest had paid off.
Beata nodded in satisfaction and said, “This outfit is made of fine materials. The pleated skirt is of soft silk, flowing like water when you move. Paired with the airy gauze and ribbon, you look as if you’ve stepped out of a painting, fresh and ethereal.”
I gazed at my reflection and wondered, “Am I really beautiful?”
Back in the Shadow Peaks, no one complimented me on my looks. Everyone used to tease me for being a wild wolf.
Later, when I returned from the Shadow Peaks to seek a mate and undergo the bonding ceremony, my mother had me meticulously groomed and had me rest in the pack for a while.
My skin became smooth and fair, and everyone who saw me couldn’t help but praise me.
I remembered when Ulrik first came to the Frostfang Pack. His eyes were glued to me, his speech stammering, and he was flustered during the bow.
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I still recall his awkwardness to this day.
At the time, I thought, “What’s with this dumb guy?”
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Now I realize he wasn’t dumb at all. He was just fickle.
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I twirled again, studying my reflection. I asked Beata, “Am I really beautiful?”
Beata leaned in beside me, looking into the mirror as well. “What do you think?”
Beata was quite beautiful too. Though her features weren’t perfect, they complemented each other pleasingly.
In comparison, I was surprised to find, “I’m actually quite good–looking.”
Feigning annoyance, Beata said, “Alpha Adelaide, don’t say that out there. Being unaware of your own beauty is ‘provocative‘ to others. I might just feel the urge to punch you!”
I poked her forehead with my finger. “You’re beautiful too. We all have two eyes, a nose, and a mouth.”
Beata sighed and said to the snickering Omegas behind her, “Isn’t it frustrating? We live in luxury in the pack, never doing a stitch of work. Alpha Adelaide went to the Southern Border, enduring cold winds and sandstorms. After just half a month of recovery, her skin’s better than us.”
Omega Urvva laughed and said, “Alpha Adelaide is naturally gorgeous.”
Another omega chimed in, “It’s okay if we’re ordinary. As long as Alpha Adelaide is beautiful, that’s what matters!”
I closely observed the omegas around me. In truth, they were all delicately featured and charming in their own ways–far from the plain appearances one might find on the average street.
Third Person’s POV
The next day, Madison’s birthday banquet proceeded as scheduled.
From dawn, luxury cars lined up at the manor’s entrance, with a long red carpet stretching to the district’s
corner.
About fifty meters outside the manor, a large banquet tent was erected on an open space, equipped with thirty dining tables. Local commoners could dine there once a table was filled.
Madison arranged such activities at her annual birthday banquet, ostensibly to share joy with the public.
In reality, it was a bid to cultivate a reputation for amiability.
This year’s guest list was extensive, including members of the Bloodmoon Pack.
Neither Ulrik nor Velda attended.
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Since learning of Rosemary’s commotion at the Frostfang Pack with Simon and Tamara, Ulrik had been avoiding the pack.
As for Velda, she naturally had no intention of attending. With half her face disfigured and such a tarnished reputation, she didn’t wish to be ridiculed.
However, Rosemary attended with Tamara, her son Wilmot, and daughter Sabrina.
Madison’s invitation left her no choice but to attend.
Fortunately, the bonus Ulrik had received was sufficient to purchase a decent gift.
Of course, Rosemary had her own agenda for the banquet, aiming to showcase her son and daughter, both still unpaired, in hopes of securing matches under the gaze of numerous Alphas and Lunas.
The guests at Madison’s banquet were wealthy or influential werewolves.
Though aware that her family was under scrutiny due to Velda’s scandals, Rosemary attended with her children.
Among the elegantly dressed and high–status ladies, Rosemary appeared rather humble.
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