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

a slap on

decided that even if it means scandal, the Southern Tribes need aid. Alpha Lance’s stalled

fervor. The Southern Tribes war, dragging on for years, had claimed all Frostfang’s

stalemate offered no

Velda’s leadership would honor Alpha Bentley and silence

said. “Trust Velda and

Isaiah and Simon wavered.

triumphant, declared, “Then exile her! She nearly killed me out of jealousy–only the royal pack’s healer saved

tonight.”

around Rosemary’s

forgot Adelaide’s year of devoted care, the public praise

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

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future.”

his head. “I won’t

frantic, snarled, her wolfish fangs elongating beyond

penny leaves with her! Someone–fetch me that asset

lunged to intercept. “Mother, please hear me I

a fool! She used your mother as a

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

officiant for the rejection

was Sidney Preston,” Isaiah frowned.

we omit her,” Rosemary

said, “I’m going out for a

Where

patrolling the pack borders,”

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