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

issue a slap

this is rash, but I can’t bear a selfish, jealous schemer as my Luna. I’ve decided that even if it means scandal, the Southern Tribes need aid. Alpha Lance’s stalled campaign cries for backup. If

dragging on for years, had claimed all Frostfang’s male

stalemate offered no

Velda’s leadership would

backlash temporarily,” he said. “Trust Velda and me–we’ll prove

Isaiah and Simon wavered.

her! She nearly killed me out of jealousy–only the royal pack’s healer saved

tonight.”

coiled around Rosemary’s heart like a

devoted care, the public

Frostfang’s ruins–let their scraps sustain her. We need her gold

+15 Bonus

future.”

his head. “I won’t

beyond her control,

not! Not a penny leaves with her! Someone–fetch me that asset list

to intercept. “Mother,

fool! She used your mother as a bargaining

stood firm. “A true Alpha doesn’t seize a mate’s pre–nuptial assets. Tomorrow,

bond officiant for the rejection

was Sidney Preston,” Isaiah frowned. “Airella’s cousin–Adelaide’s

we omit

going

late? Where

pack

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