Adelaide’s POV
Dwight spoke with a cold arrogance, “Other people’s opinions are based on moral principles and mainstream ideas that everyone generally follows.”
I nodded and asked, “So, may I ask which of his actions doesn’t align with these morals?”
“It’s your new mating bond that’s holding him back.”
“How is my new mating bond related to him? That’s my business,” I said calmly, showing none of the shame Dwight expected.
I asked further, “Is remating legally forbidden, or against social customs? Are there no examples of it today? If the Moon Goddess grants werewolves a second chance, can’t a she–wolf remate? If a she–wolf is rejected or cast out, must she live alone forever to meet others‘ expectations?”
Dwight sneered contemptuously. “You’re just making excuses!”
Unable to counter my logic, he resorted to scorn.
I smiled more broadly. “Dwight, the real worry is for someone who doesn’t cultivate virtue, doesn’t study, doesn’t do what’s right, and doesn’t correct mistakes.”
Dwight’s face flushed with indignation. He snapped, “You… I meant well, and you accuse me of not studying? I’d rather not associate with a relative like you!”
With that, he stood up abruptly. “Let’s go!”
Melinda hurriedly stood up too, tearfully saying, “Adelaide, we’ll head back now and visit again in a few days.”
I sighed gently. “Alright, just go ahead.”
Ivy watched them leave and sighed, “Melinda might not come back.”
I responded, “I didn’t expect Dwight to be so old–fashioned at his age.”
“Don’t take it to heart.”
I frowned as I sipped my coffee. “Whether I take it to heart or not isn’t the point. The key is Melinda has to live with him forever. I don’t get why she’s so timid and indecisive around him.”
“It’s loving too much,” Ivy seemed to understand the ways of love.
“To many she–wolves, a werewolf like Dwight shines like a star. Melinda thinks mating with him is a dream come true for many, so she values this mate highly.”
I fell silent, my brow furrowing.
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Could love truly make one so submissive?
I thought of Lance, who was also favored by many she–wolves.
Would he become as proud as Dwight after mating?
And I seemed to have feelings for him. Could I remain indifferent?
“Shortly after Dwight and Melinda mated, they had two breeders,” Ivy casually mentioned.
“How could Melinda tolerate that?” I asked in surprise.
“Apparently, these breeders were gifts from a superior, hard to refuse.”
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Ivy had uncovered more details. “Melinda can’t just drive them away. Besides, they’re just breeders, who can be sold or cast out.”
“Do you think so too?” I looked up and asked.
Ivy gave a wry smile. “Does my opinion matter? What matters is what they think and do. Survival for she- wolves in this world is tough. Back when Luna Airella had you bond with Ulrik instead of the Olsons… I mean, she chose him because he promised no mistresses or breeders.”
I sensed Ivy had misspoken.
“Did you just say my mother didn’t choose who I’d mate with?” I probed.
Ivy tried to cover up. “No one specific. I meant many Alphas visited Airella. She chose Ulrik for his promises.”
I felt she was hiding something, but I wasn’t interested in the suitors‘ identities.
Regardless of the “Olsons,” it was all in the past.
I had my mating ceremony with Lance in two months. The past was over; the future was a fresh start.
I’d leave the past behind and embrace rebirth.
Cedric could walk a little now, but only a few steps before returning to bed.
The Frostfang Pack was busy preparing for the mating ceremony. The wedding dress had been in produce since the engagement day.
Most capital citizens would choose the Etainil Dress Shop for their fine work, speed, and fame. Even wealthy outsiders would spend fortunes to order wedding dresses or formal wear there.
Today, Ivy went to check on the progress and returned with a strange look, as if she wanted to say something but thought better of it.
I asked, “Is there a problem with the wedding dress?”
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I was wearing a stand–collar cloak, having helped Cedric view flowers and then carried him back.
He wanted to walk, but following Digby’s advice, I limited him to two or three daily strolls.
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After Ivy saw Cedric take his medicine and tidied up, she said, “It’s not a big deal, really. I just ran into someone from the Olsons.”
“The Olsons?” Their name immediately reminded me of what I’d overheard before.
I replied, “Yes. I recall the Olsons visited my mother. But since that’s in the past, let’s not dwell on
