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Third Person’s POV
“Check her daily meds and meals with detectors. I know Georgina knows pharmacology. Remind the kitchen, but no need to cook yourself,” Adelaide instructed.
“And the most important—In emergencies, one protects Melinda, the other alerts me right away,” she added, advising them to minimize contact with other pack members.
She didn’t think Luna Chloe would harm Melinda, but the family might look down on physically strong types–no need for the girls to be slighted.
The main concerns were Dwight and Willow.
Georgina nodded. “Got it. Adelaide, don’t worry. Willow’s like a rootless person–looks fancy, but will scatter in the wind. Not a big deal.”
“Still, better safe than sorry. Oh, the Soulrend Pack has many rules. Let me tell you more… Adelaide said.
Suddenly, a stench and curses floated in from outside.
Adelaide saw Paisley had rolled down the window to look.
Following her gaze, Adelaide spotted garbage dumped at the Bloodmoon Pack’s border.
The dumper, caught red–handed, was being dragged in while still cursing Velda for bullying Penelope.
Paisley commented, “This has gone on for days. Wonder if Ulrik’s face is black or gray now.”
Adelaide agreed it had dragged on, likely because Penelope’s side refused the apology.
She asked Paisley why she rolled down the window.
“Just wanted to see the commotion,” Paisley said with a grin. “Can’t miss a chance to gawk at irresponsible men.”
Georgina lamented, “What a waste of garbage. It could be compost for vegetables.”
Paige nodded. “Capital folks are so wasteful.”
Then, a car approached from the main street. Adelaide’s window was down, and the oncoming car’s window was too.
Their eyes met, and Gloria immediately ordered, “Stop the car!”
The car stopped in front of the Blackthorn Pack’s vehicle, and Gloria stepped out.
She was dressed in a dark red coat and a black pleated skirt with gold trim, her hair neatly combed with a tassel hairpin.
Gloria looked terrible, with dark circles from poor sleep–probably from the garbage dumping incident, forcing her to hide in the Ironclaw Pack for days.
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She managed a curtsey and said coldly. “Luna Adelaide.”
Adelaide recalled Paisley’s words about Gloria trying to compete over wedding gifts at the mating ceremony.
Coupled with their previous unpleasant meeting, Adelaide simply nodded coolly. “Luna Gloria.
“Luna Adelaide, do you have the leisure to watch the Bloodmoon Pack’s drama so early in the morning ?
Gloria sneered. “Or have you forgotten the way back to the Blackthorn Pack and think this is home?”
Paisley was about to get out but was held back by Adelaide.
Adelaide smiled faintly. “I sometimes revisit the past and check on the despicable people in the Bloodmoon Pack. It’s reassuring.”
Gloria paled. “Who’s despicable? Are you mocking the Bloodmoon Pack? Get out and take a whiff if you like. Enjoy it and you can clean up too.”
Adelaide laughed. “I’m no longer part of the Bloodmoon Pack. You should do the cleaning yourself. Luna Gloria.”
Gloria snapped, “As a royal Luna, publicly slandering the Bloodmoon Pack as filthy–aren’t you worried about being a laughing stock?”
Adelaide waved a tissue. “I’m not afraid. Are you, Luna Gloria? If not, should I tell outsiders about your wedding gift comparison?”
Gloria’s face changed abruptly–how did she know?
She sneered, “Ridiculous. What’s there to compare in wedding gifts? Material wealth is vulgar. I have nothing to compare with you, Luna Adelaide. What you have, I may not. What I have , you may not either.”
Adelaide pointed to the Bloodmoon Pack’s border. “True. You have things the Blackthorn Pack lacks . ”
Seizing Gloria’s cold expression, Adelaide continued, “Material wealth may be vulgar, but it’s what the Bloodmoon Pack values most. Luna Gloria, you often use your personal fortune to cover the pack’s expenses, don’t you?”
Gloria lifted her chin. “I do. My mate loves and respects me. It’s a mate’s duty to sacrifice for him.”
Adelaide stared at her for a long moment. “I know Doctor Digby. Want his card to check
your brain?”
“Did I say something wrong? Luna Adelaide, since Alpha Ulrik abandoned you, you should reflect on yourself.”
Adelaide laughed bitterly. “Abandoned? Don’t you forget–I was the one who applied to dissolve the mating bond. Gloria, listen clearly–it was me who discarded him like trash. Got it?”
Arguing further was pointless. Adelaide rolled up the window. “Let’s go!”