Chapter 102
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Third Person’s POV
Watching Velda storm out, Isaiah sighed helplessly.
“It is what it is. Let’s wait for Ulrik to return before discussing further,” he said slowly.
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After a pause, he added, “Though Ulrik’s name isn’t on the merit list, he’s invited to the banquet. He must have contributed something, perhaps not significant enough for the list.”
Rosemary felt slightly relieved.
But recalling Velda’s insolence, her anger flared again. She muttered, “Frankly, compared to Adelaide, she’s utterly inferior.”
Isaiah cast her a glance. “And who used to criticize Adelaide? I always thought highly of her. As the Bloodmoon Pack’s Luna for a year, she worked tirelessly for you. When she subsidized the pack from the Frostfang Pack’s assets, she didn’t hesitate.”
“Moreover, she often gifted Tamara and Sabrina jewelry. Your gorgeous dresses–weren’t they gifts from her?”
Rosemary shot him a disdainful look. “Why didn’t you say this before? What good does it do now?”
Isaiah sat beside her, patting her back gently. “You’re just too shortsighted. Lycan Erasmus permitted Ulrik and Velda’s mate bond but never declared her the Bloodmoon Pack’s Luna.”
Rosemary’s eyebrows shot up as she turned to him.
Isaiah continued, “Ulrik and Adelaide’s bond is broken, but Adelaide once agreed to be Ulrik’s mate, which shows her feelings for him. And Ulrik was chosen her your late mother, the former Frostfang Pack’s Luna. If we appeal to her filial duty and talk things through, they might reconcile.”
Rosemary mulled over his words, her resolve wavering.
If Adelaide returned as the Frostfang Pack’s Alpha, Ulrik could inherit its resources.
A union between the Frostfang and Bloodmoon Packs would strengthen the latter.
Actually, this wasn’t the first time Rosemary had considered the possibility.
However, back then, seeing Velda and Ulrik’s bravery on the battlefield, she was certain they’d forge a glorious future. She didn’t want to involve Ulrik with Adelaide again, fearing it would invite gossip and criticism.
But now, Velda’s scandal had erupted, with rumors spreading like wildfire.
A Luna supposedly marked by another kingdom’s wolves had tarnished the Bloodmoon Pack’s reputation and jeopardized Wilmot and Sabrina’s futures.
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Rosemary believed that if Ulrik could claim the Frostfang Pack’s inheritance and leverage its influence, their future prospects would vastly improve.
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Moreover, if Adelaide returned to the Bloodmoon Pack, the assets she brought from the Frostfang Pack would follow, alleviating the financial strain on the Bloodmoon Pack.
Currently, the pack’s finances were so tight that they could barely afford Rosemary’s medications.
Adelaide’s filial piety would likely see her manage the pack efficiently, sparing Rosemary the daily burdens.
Moreover, Rosemary hadn’t realized Lycan Erasmus held Adelaide in such high regard.
Had she known, Isaiah and Simon might have secured royal positions, avoiding their current idleness.
Weighing the benefits of Adelaide’s return, Rosemary’s mind teemed with possibilities.
Yet, she voiced her doubt, “We’ve clashed so bitterly. Will she even consider returning?”
Isaiah reassured her, “She’s filial and likely still harbors feelings for Ulrik.”
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Rosemary nodded, still anxious. “Even so, her recent achievements have elevated her status. She might not deign to serve the pack as before, let alone care for me.”
“She’d attend to you out of filial duty. Besides, with her resources and influence, she could easily arrange for care without personally attending to you.”
Rosemary sneered, “True, but she used to do so much for us.”
“When Velda became Luna, she didn’t do those things either, and you didn’t complain.”
“It’s different,” Rosemary insisted, recalling Adelaide’s former meekness versus Velda’s arrogance. She felt Adelaide’s service was natural, while Velda’s neglect seemed forgivable.
“Their personalities are poles apart. I never made things hard for Adelaide. If she returns this time, I’ll treat her ten times better.”
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