Chapter 12

Third Person’s POV

“Alpha Ulrik, you should budget better for your wedding–need a loan?” Adelaide’s taunt followed him.

Ulrik’s boots paused on the marble, then quickened.

He’d rather video–call Velda about cost–cutting than face her mocking silver–blue gaze.

Beata emerged from the kitchen. “If Alpha Ulrik really asks for money, would you lend it?”

Adelaide, massaging her aching jaw, replied, “Of course–at Wall Street rates. Due in full, with interest.”

“What if he doesn’t repay?”

“Then daily debt collectors it is. Bloodmoon isn’t going anywhere.”

She glanced toward the kitchen, where blueberry pancake aroma wafted. “But he’ll likely convince Velda to simplify the ceremony. ‘Bloodclaw Medalist’s modest wedding‘ sounds like good PR.”

Adelaide suddenly eyed the glass jar on the counter. “Any ice cream left?”

“Half tubs of strawberry and vanilla,” Beata brightened. “I’ll get them. The Frostfang guards deserve some too–they’ve packed their suitcases in the garage, just waiting for Lycan Erasmus’s decree to head home.”

Beata’s gloom lifted.

“Yep, just waiting on the Royal Pack’s orders. Though Ulrik might ask Velda’s parents to reduce the compensation. Velda’s

probably agree–she’s unlike other she–wolves, after

snorted. “A million–dollar compensation? Does she think

yet about Lycan Erasmus’s upcoming decree nullifying her bond with Ulrik–except her Frostfang guards and

only worry–Lycan Erasmus

exiled,

“But why the delay?‘

Lycan Erasmus waiting until

The thought was torture.

“Tamara’s here, with

said, smoothing the silk cuffs of her shirt. The silver

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floor lamp.

ago, but with one thing after another cropping up

take over

a Bloodmoon Alpha family member, she sympathized with

would bring glory–how the Western Tribe’s surrender

which was why her merits secured the

decree, so Lycan Erasmus didn’t

generals; with Velda, the Tenar clan

with Adelaide, the Frostfang Alpha’s daughter, whose lineage has served the royal

with unmatched valor.

sliding the ledger toward Tamara. “Here’s the

$90k I loaned to the pack. I’m reclaiming

The account will be empty!” Tamara

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