Chapter 14

Third Person’s POV

Rosemary’s bedroom glowed with crimson light throughout the night.

When Ulrik announced his plan to reject and exile Adelaide, former Alpha Isaiah objected first. “Exiling her will make you a target

for public outrage–self–sabotage.”

Simon added, “Father’s right. Many wolves loyal to Adelaide’s father helped you earn your merits. Lose them, and your standing

crumbles.”

“But she blackmailed me with my mother’s life!” Ulrik’s face darkened. “I won’t tolerate this!”

Rosemary, recovering from her illness, seethed at Adelaide’s “treachery.”

She rasped, “No–she must be exiled! Once gone, she won’t take a penny of Frostfang’s wealth.”

Ulrik frowned. “I’m not after her money-

“Why not?”

Rosemary clutched her aching chest. “If she’s exiled, her assets default to Bloodmoon. With that wealth, Digby’s services are assured. You’ve seen our empty coffers–we sold shops to fund your ceremonies!”

Isaiah urged, “Rosemary, focus–reputation or wealth? Choose wisely!”

Posemary’s face twisted in the lamplight. “Lycan Erasmus needs new wolf generals. Even if the council criticizes you, Lycan

only issue a slap on

a selfish, jealous schemer as my Luna. I’ve decided that even if it means scandal, the Southern Tribes need aid. Alpha Lance’s

war, dragging on for years,

stalemate

victory under Ulrik and Velda’s leadership would honor Alpha Bentley and silence

backlash temporarily,” he said. “Trust Velda and

Isaiah and Simon wavered.

killed me out of jealousy–only the

tonight.”

Rosemary’s heart

public praise

she hissed. “Exile her to Frostfang’s ruins–let their scraps sustain her. We need her gold to secure

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future.”

shook his head. “I won’t take her

wolfish fangs elongating beyond her control, venom dripping from

leaves with her!

intercept. “Mother, please hear me

frantic, snarled, “Don’t be a fool! She used your mother

Alpha doesn’t seize a mate’s pre–nuptial assets. Tomorrow, I’ll summon Adelaide’s clan elders

officiant for the

Sidney Preston,” Isaiah

omit her,” Rosemary

going out for a

Where to?”

the pack borders,” Ulrik

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