Chapter 182

Chapter 182

Third Person’s POV

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At the inn that night, Cedric wrote down why he was wary of Lance–tall and fierce werewolves like him would whip people, kick them, lift them like chicks, then throw them into a tub and hold their heads under water until they couldn’t breathe, before pulling them out.

Adelaide read every word, gaining a clearer picture of what Cedric had endured. Her heart ached.

After Cedric fell asleep, she showed the note to Lance.

Lance felt a mix of emotions.

Did he resemble those who hurt Cedric?

Perhaps. Years on the battlefield had inevitably hardened him.

“In the battlefield…” Lance’s cedar pheromones suddenly carried a sulfurous tang, and the hardened scales under his shoulder plates grew sharp with guilt.

Adelaide’s wolf howled mournfully in her mind, recalling how her father had clutched battle reports, silver–blue blood seeping from his fingers onto the map.

He sighed slowly and said, “We’ll take it slow. I’ll try to be gentle and smile more.”

Both Cedric’s physical wounds and emotional scars would heal in time.

“This journey must have been tough for you,” Adelaide said, her gratitude for Lance far beyond a simple “thank you.”

was something she had to

her

the room and illuminating her gaunt cheeks and

be able to leave my side for at least two or three years. If we’re still proceeding with our mating bond, I’ll have to bring him with me to the Blackthorn Pack.

handsome face remained composed, his deep eyes reflecting the

agree we can’t leave him at the Frostfang Pack. He must come with us and stay

recover gradually. Then he can continue his studies, find his

him like my

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eased Adelaide’s long–held

on everything, she knew Lance’s

without love, they could respect each other

Cedric to accept Lance, at least to lower his

same roof would

a Lycan of high status, would surely grow disheartened if Cedric’s

ceremony would be better,

was out of the

care for Cedric, but even

worry, Lance said, “Don’t trouble yourself with anything else. Prioritize Cedric. And don’t fret over how the Blackthorn Pack will treat him.

him, touched. “Thank you,

smiled. “You’re always thanking me. If it bothers you, it bothers me too. Rest now. We have

find me, he’ll panic,” Adelaide said, rising

on the bed as he contemplated

of

carriage, Cedric would hide behind Adelaide, avoiding

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