Chapter 62

Velda’s POV

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I snorted and looked straight at Lance. “Alpha Lance, you all know how she’s fought those battles.”

I knelt on one knee. “I request to lead the Ironthorn Army into–battle. If Alpha Lance insists on Adelaide being in charge, then I challenge her. I brought the Ironthorn to the southern border; I can’t stand by and watch them follow a she–wolf who doesn’t know the first thing about war and die for nothing.”

The generals around us erupted in condemnation.

“How dare you speak like that? If she’s not capable, the Ironthorn Army wouldn’t follow her.”

“Don’t talk about dying for nothing before the battle’s even fought. That’s absurd.”

“You say she doesn’t know war, but how did she win before?”

“Alpha Lance has already placed the Ironthorn Army under Gamma Adelaide’s command. Adelaide’s already training the wolf warriors.”

“Velda, you’re being too arrogant. Compared to Gamma Adelaide, you might not even measure up.”

Alpha Lance, didn’t you say anyone can challenge? I challenge Adelaide.

“I grant you the right to challenge Adelaide. If she loses, you’ll lead the Ironthorn Army. If

Should we win, your name

punishment, yet I’m to be flogged

command of the Ironthorn Army. Isn’t that punishment enough? Moreover, I was the one who placed her in command. Removing her abruptly would

“But you said those who

challenging her–you’re trying to seize the Ironthorn Army from her. Your challenge is driven by ambition. Naturally,

slight figure, I figured she’d be no

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these challenges? This isn’t

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for Adelaide’s potential loss,

Are you

make them your subordinates. I was trying to save you from embarrassment by stopping

talk,” I said, rising to my feet. “The Ironthorn Army won’t be in

I

Abbot immediately asking Lance, “You’ve already given the Ironthorn Army to Gamma Adelaide. Why allow Velda’s challenge?

lose.

fools of themselves—a remark clearly aimed at

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