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The Thunder Wolf Pack members exchanged glances, all finding the situation too absurd for words.
A mix of emotions weighed heavily on everyone’s heart.
Mallory’s father, the current Alpha of the Thunder Wolf Pack, let out a heavy sigh. He sat in his chair, staring blankly at the yard outside.
Memories of Tabitha, gentle and understanding, and Cedric, lively and sharp, flooded his mind, causing him immense pain.
Who wouldn’t hope for this to be true? But how could it be?
He had seen his daughter’s and grandson’s bodies with his own eyes.
His grandson had suffered a gruesome death. Though his face was unrecognizable, the golden bracelet on his wrist remained–a gift from his mother on his fourth birthday. There was no mistake.
Beta Fabian’s visit had shattered everyone’s hopes, reopening old wounds as if the tragedy had just unfolded. The gloom from that day seemed to linger, and no one knew how to escape it.
Mallory considered sending an omega to the Frostfang Pack to check if Adelaide had left.
The omega returned, reporting that Adelaide had indeed left alone on the Full Moon Festival.
“She must have been in a hurry if she left on the Full Moon Festival,” said Beatrice, Mallory’s mate.
Mallory wanted to complain about Adelaide but recalled her unwavering determination that day and the sorrow she’d hidden.
He sighed, “She’s not reckless. She probably thought it unlikely but couldn’t rest without checking.”
Beatrice nodded. “Yes, one must see for oneself to be at peace.”
Though they spoke these words, everyone secretly hoped it was true.
But how could it be? It was likely just another disappointment.
The
group fell into a heavy silence, sympathizing with Adelaide.
If she had gone with hope, she would surely return disappointed.
Wait, Beta Fabian said they’d be back in the capital soon. Could she really have brought the rogue back as Cedric?
This was perplexing.
They had just praised her prudence, yet here she was, acting impulsively.
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Chapter 187
Adelaide had left on the Full Moon Festival and returned in the fall.
The weather was clear and cool that day.
The werewolf guards on patrol were surprised to see Alpha Lance driving a carriage.
The king’s brother acting as a driver was unusual. Whom could he be accompanying?
His entry into the capital required no inspection, and he was quickly waved through.
The carriage proceeded directly to the Frostfang Pack’s border.
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Upon arrival, Lance said to Adelaide and Cedric, “I’ll leave you here. Settle in first. I’ll visit again in a couple of days.”
He figured they’d head to the Thunder Wolf Pack tomorrow, so he wouldn’t come again.
Adelaide was about to thank him but remembered his aversion to hearing it, so she said, “You’ve gone to a lot of trouble. Rest well.”
“See you,” Lance replied.
Turning to Cedric, he smiled and waved. “I’ll send you some snacks tomorrow.”
Cedric, though still shy, smiled back.
Lance watched the boy’s smile and thought, “This kid has been through a lot.”
After Lance left, Adelaide led Cedric into the Frostfang Pack’s territory.
Ivy and Jessica burst into tears upon seeing Cedric.
Beta Valentine wiped his eyes and ran over, choking out, “You’re back, you’re really back.”
He looked at Cedric again, tears streaming down his face.
The boy was pitifully thin. What had he endured?
He turned and instructed other omegas to prepare food, drinks, and hot water in the kitchen.
Ivy and Jessica had stayed with Adelaide, so Cedric recognized them and Beata.
“Cedric,” everyone called, their voices thick with tears.
Cedric looked around at the pack members and the empty steps of the living room, realizing no one else would emerge,
He knew what had befallen the Frostfang Pack–his grandmother and mother were gone, everyone was
gone.
But knowing it and seeing the emptiness of the estate were two different things.
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He let Adelaide lead him into the living room, his eyes darting fearfully around as tears streamed down his face.
He hoped someone would rush out from a corner and embrace him, just like in the little house in Redwood City.
He was seven now. When he’d sneaked out of the pack to buy lollipops for Adelaide, he’d been innocent. But in the past two years, as a rogue in the clutches of those evil people, he’d witnessed horrors beyond his
years.
He knew no one would come to hold him anymore.
That day, he’d left without telling Tabitha, buying lollipops for Adelaide.
That departure meant he’d never see them again.
He sobbed silently, trying not to upset Adelaide, but the tears wouldn’t stop.
His crying set off a wave of tears among
the
omegas.
Beata wept the most bitterly. Had it not been for propriety, she would have hugged Cedric.
Adelaide, seeing everyone cry, felt her eyes redden too.
She’d cried for days, and now all that remained was relief and gratitude.
Let everyone cry and release their emotions–she wouldn’t stop them.
