Such grave topics suffocated her.
Annoyed and at a loss for words, she waved them away.
“Leave. I’m resting.”
With Omega Susan’s support, Priscilla left.
Adelaide bowed and called out loudly, “Farewell, Priscilla.”
Startled by the sudden volume, Priscilla stumbled, nearly falling.
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Omega Susan, with her strength, steadied Priscilla.
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She acutely sensed the sudden surge of Adelaide’s pheromones upon uttering those words, so potent that even Priscilla’s neck glands throbbed.
Mortified at her perceived loss of dignity, Priscilla nevertheless composed herself, straightened her hair, and strode out arrogantly, supported by Susan.
Adelaide exhaled slightly, relieved.
Priscilla was assertive but not insidious, a refreshing contrast to the duplicitous.
She turned to Princess Zelda, who regarded her with evident admiration, and smiled. “Princess Zelda, it’s been a while.”
Zelda’s eyes widened with curiosity. “Have we met before?”
“Yes, when you were but a child. You don’t recall?”
Adelaide remembered Lycan Erasmus visiting the Frostfang Pack with a little girl on his back–Princess Zelda.
Zelda tilted her head, the silver moon–beam earrings at her ears swaying, her vertical pupils reflecting the frost wolf totem on Adelaide’s pauldron. “I don’t remember.”
Her fingers absent–minded ly caressed the royal crest at her waist. “But I know of Gamma Adelaide!”
She suddenly grasped Adelaide’s wrist, her palm’s warmth transmitted through the leather guard. “I heard you’re to bond with my brother. You’ll be my family! How wonderful!”
Adelaide smiled gently, her snow–cedar pheromones blending with a hint of laurel softness.
She recalled Zelda’s childhood visits to the Frostfang Pack, her plump paws tugging at her battle–boots, her voice high and sweet as she begged for candy.
Now the girl had lost her baby fat, her jawline hinting at royal elegance, yet her eyes still held the clarity of a young wolf.
“Barring accident, we will be family,” Adelaide said.
Princess Zelda shook her arm, her rose–oil hair and sweet, youthful scent filling the air. “I admire you so much! Lycan Clarissa and Lycan Erasmus both say you’re our kingdom’s finest female general.”
She suddenly lowered her voice, her nose scrunching adorably. “It used to be Velda getting all the praise. I wasn’t a big fan of her. I met her once–haughty and ill–mannered, unlike you, who are both dignified and charming.”
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“But Lycan Clarissa says women shouldn’t gossip, as misunderstandings can damage reputations. I’ll more, except that I don’t like her.”
Her tone ended with a joyful howl, like a playful wolf pup in the snow.
Adelaide smiled at the bubbly princess.
This girl, as sweet as candy, always lifted spirits.
As Zelda lingered to chat, a wolf–man guard called out, “Princess, Priscilla requests your return.”
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Zelda responded and turned to Adelaide. “Priscilla’s calling. Don’t mind her–she’s not the least bit fierce.”
“Yes, Priscilla’s very kind and amusing,” Adelaide said with a smile.
“The kind that slaps first and asks questions later, and amusing in her stumbling retreat,” she added to herself.
Zelda nodded eagerly. “Right, right! Kind and amusing! You’re spot–on, Adelaide.”
“Princess!” the guard called again.
“Coming!” Zelda reluctantly released Adelaide’s wrist. “Adelaide, visit the palace again soon. I want to hear about the battlefield.”
“Soon,” Adelaide said. “I’m sure Priscilla will invite me again.”
Every word fell into Omega Susan’s ears. Her neck fur bristled with shock.
How had Adelaide known?
Priscilla’s earlier departure had been marked by her wolf–headed cane drumming the moonstone floor in frustration, sulfurous pheromones still hanging in the air, “Summon her again to persuade her!”
Zelda skipped away.
Adelaide glanced at the main hall–truly dazzling in its opulence.
Outside, Beata waited anxiously in the shade.
Seeing Adelaide emerge, she rushed forward. “Alpha Adelaide, did Priscilla cause you any trouble?”
“No trouble at all. Priscilla was very kind,” Adelaide smiled.
Beata doubted it. “Really? I saw her storm out, fuming.”
Beata hid in the shade of a tree. Though she was some distance away, she could still clearly see Priscilla’s every move as she left the hall. Priscilla seemed to be brimming with rage, her posture rigid and her steps faltering, like a duck puffed up in frustration.
“Yes? I didn’t notice her anger. I found her rather… um, talkative.”
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Adelaide shielded her eyes from the sun. “Let’s visit Lycan Clarissa’s palace.”
Back at Clarissa’s, Adelaide recounted the encounter. Clarissa laughed heartily, tears streaming.
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Wiping her eyes with a handkerchief from Omega Tracy, she said, “You’re her match. My sister finally meets her equal. I wish I’d been there. She’s usually so domineering, thinking everyone’s at her mercy. Now she’s met her match.”
