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

unlike other

“A million–dollar compensation? Does she think

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

only worry–Lycan Erasmus might never issue

exiled, she’d lose access to

“But why the delay?‘

waiting until after

The thought was torture.

“Tamara’s here, with encrypted audit

the silk cuffs of her shirt. The silver moon–patterned cufflinks

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floor lamp.

ago, but with one thing after another cropping up these

reluctant to take over the financial

of a Bloodmoon Alpha family member, she

Velda would bring glory–how the Western Tribe’s

elders remembered, which was

bonding decree, so Lycan Erasmus didn’t arrange

Erasmus was grooming young wolf generals; with Velda, the Tenar

the Frostfang Alpha’s daughter,

with unmatched valor.

Adelaide said, sliding the ledger toward Tamara. “Here’s the current account

are itemized. This year’s income is spent–leaving $90k I loaned to the

will be empty!” Tamara

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