Chapter 62

Velda’s POV

O

+8 Pearls

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.”

didn’t you say anyone can challenge? I challenge

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

you of all your achievements on the southern border. Should we win, your

punishment, yet I’m to be flogged and stripped of

punishment enough? Moreover, I was the one who placed her in command. Removing her abruptly would cost her the trust of the wolf warriors.

“But you said those who

her. Your challenge is driven by

figure, I figured

3:32PM

Chapter 62

have these

+8 Pearls

objection as fear for Adelaide’s potential loss, which only bolstered

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 just hand the Ironthorn

doesn’t make them your subordinates. I was trying to save you from embarrassment by

talk,” I said, rising to my feet. “The Ironthorn Army won’t be in Adelaide’s hands unless she beats me. I’m leaving

the tent, I didn’t

Adelaide. Why allow

“Gamma Adelaide won’t lose. Let the discontented see who’s

he’d accommodate those eager to make fools of themselves—a remark clearly aimed at me. But I

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255