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Third Person’s POV
Rosemary, who highly valued reputation, sternly confronted Gloria. “You’re carrying my son’s child Why did you go to the Hutchinsons‘? Whose child are you carrying? Did you and Eugene rekindle your relationship after he returned, and you’re carrying his child?”
Gloria had long lost all respect for Rosemary.
She coldly retorted, “We’ll know the father once the child is born. Your claims of a rekindled relationship and me carrying another’s child–if such talk spreads, won’t it damage Ulrik’s reputation? He’d become a laughingstock.”
With that, she turned and left.
Inside, she was seething with tears. Though fallen on hard times, she wouldn’t tolerate being trampled
upon.
The Bloodmoon Pack had no right to judge her. After all, she had lost two omegas there.
Yet Velda still lived freely, well–provided for and comfortably housed.
Ulrik had learned of Gloria’s visit to the Hutchinsons‘ from his colleagues‘ whispers during duty.
He felt utterly humiliated. Upon returning to the Bloodmoon Pack, he stormed into Gloria’s room in a
rage.
Gloria was prepared. Addressing Ulrik wasn’t difficult. “I went to the Hutchinsons‘ because Christine returned the pension. She’s helped me a lot over the years. I couldn’t bear to let her spend more on me, so I decided to repay her.”
“Now that I’m carrying the future heir of the Bloodmoon Pack, I must clear my name for the child’s sake.” she said, gently stroking her still–flat stomach,/her face radiating maternal warmth.
Ulrik didn’t believe her.
He knew Gloria’s nature–she must have wanted to rekindle things with Eugene.
But he suppressed his anger. Watching her caress her abdomen, he felt a complex mix of emotions.
His feelings for Gloria weren’t deep, but he didn’t doubt the child was his. He trusted Eugene’s character…
“Alpha Ulrik!”
Gloria stood up and encircled his waist. “This is our first child. I’m full of anticipation and will take good care of myself. Let’s protect him together, shall we?”
Ulrik pulled her into his embrace and agreed.
His unspoken sigh held onto the urge to question her about the Blackthorn Pack, but he let it go . Better to
avoid trouble.
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The lost face was irretrievable.
The Bloodmoon Pack’s safety was fortunate enough.
The next day, Sadi sent the Ironclaw Pack a gift, announcing her visit the following day.
Christine recalled Adelaide’s words and her expression turned grave.
After some thought, she instructed an omega, “Prepare a gift. I’m paying a visit to the Blackthorn Pack .
The omega questioned, “Isn’t it a bit rude to just show up like this?”
“No. When I took Gloria, I told Luna Adelaide I’d apologize. It’s not rude,” Christine said.
With the Blue Abyss Pack’s visit imminent the next day, there was no time to lose.
In the Blackthorn Pack’s lounge, Adelaide looked at Christine’s swollen , red face and the clear finger marks.
She asked, “Are you alright?”
Christine gave a wry smile. “I’m fine. I did it to myself. No one in the Ironclaw Pack dares to strike me .”
Adelaide didn’t pry into Christine’s pack matters. Yet, seeing the weary but still dignified she–wolf before her, she was moved.
A stable–minded mate was crucial for a pack.
Adelaide said, “You don’t need to apologize. It’s not a big deal. I don’t hold her in regard. If apologies are due, it’s not your place to offer them.”
Christine, after a moment’s thought, decided to be direct. “Luna Adelaide, please forgive my intrusion. My apology is but a pretense. I’ve come to ask you something.”
Adelaide set down her coffee cup, took a slow sip, and her gaze swept over Christine’s face. “Ask away,” she said calmly.
Adelaide knew what she wanted to ask–the Blue Abyss Pack had sent the Ironclaw Pack a gift.
Every move of Alpha Germain since his return to the capital was under Lance’s surveillance, with Avery personally overseeing the watch.
Such attention was warranted given Germain’s stature.
Christine tried to mask her anxiety but, exhausted from dealing with Gloria’s affairs, her composure wavered. “Luna Adelaide, Alpha Germain had Luna Sadi send a gift to the Ironclaw Pack. You know my mate Tad is at the southern border. Alpha Germain returned, first met with Lycan Era
then came to
the Blackthorn Pack, and now he’s heading to the Ironclaw Pack. I’m unsure how to receive him. I seek your guidance.”
Her question was artfully framed, leaving no room for misinterpretation.
It seemed a simple inquiry on etiquette and protocol.
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Yet Christine, well–versed in such matters, had a deeper intent.
Adelaide put down her cup and smiled. “It’s likely Luna Sadi or Maya wishes to visit Luna Cynthia Luna Sadi is Alpha Germain’s new mate. You’re experienced in such social dealings and know the rules well .
“Luna Adelaide, you’re right… but if there’s something else … ” Christine began.
Adelaide interrupted with a smile. “There’s nothing clsc. The Ironclaw Pack seldom interacted with Alpha Germain before. This is just a routine visit.”
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