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.”

Lance. ” Alpha Lance, didn’t you say anyone can challenge? I challenge Adelaide. If she loses, the Ironthorn Army is

the right to challenge Adelaide. If she loses, you’ll lead the Ironthorn Army. If you lose, fifty lashes with a wolfsbane whip for defying my orders and uttering

on the southern border. Should we win, your name won’t be on the

loses, she faces no punishment, yet I’m to be flogged and stripped of everything.

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

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to seize the Ironthorn Army from her. Your challenge is driven by ambition. Naturally, failure should come with a cost. Otherwise, everyone would question me, and how would we fight

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already decided. Are we really going to have these challenges? This isn’t a

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objection as fear for Adelaide’s potential

true ability can shoulder greater responsibility. What’s wrong with using a challenge to determine who’s stronger? Are you worried she’ll lose? If you’re concerned about saving face, why not

flatter yourself. Just because you led the relief troops here doesn’t make them your subordinates. I

more talk,” I said, rising to my feet. “The Ironthorn Army won’t be in Adelaide’s hands unless

outside the tent, I didn’t care

the Ironthorn Army to Gamma Adelaide. Why allow Velda’s challenge? The troops are already gossiping that she’s unfit for her Gamma

simply replied, “Gamma Adelaide won’t lose. Let the discontented see

of themselves—a remark clearly aimed at me. But I didn’t

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