A Female Alpha’s Revenge

Chapter 297

Third Person’s POV

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Priscilla wasn’t adept at comforting others and didn’t want to upset Adelaide by mentioning Sidney.

She casually remarked, “With the New Year upon us, who doesn’t miss their loved ones? Adelaide’s just feeling homesick.”

Hearing this, Cedric’s smile faded.

Adelaide lifted her spirits–she couldn’t afford to lose composure at the royal banquet.

She buried her sorrow deep within, as always, hiding it so well that no one could detect her pain.

She couldn’t let Priscilla’s attempts at comfort continue; they were like salt on a wound.

Adelaide squeezed Cedric’s hand and said cheerfully, “I’m fine. I was just a bit down, but the thought of all the delicious food at tonight’s royal court banquet cheers me up right away.”

Her lighthearted tone successfully deceived Zelda and Cedric, and even Priscilla was convinced.

Though burdened by Sidney’s death, Priscilla couldn’t help but look forward to the royal court banquet. Such grand gatherings were always delightful.

The palace was indeed brimming with festive cheer. Colorful lights adorned every corner, and strings of lanterns lined the corridors, illuminating the palace as if it were daytime.

Germain was presenting his family to Lycan Clarissa, Lycan Erasmus, and Folsom.

Clarissa had never held much regard for this brother of the old Lycan King, known for his reputation of “doting on the breeder and neglecting his mate.”

must be unwell–her condition had been unstable over

Germain and Maya, Sidney might not have made

inquired about Sidney’s health, not expecting an honest answer. She anticipated excuses like needing to recuperate

But Germain hesitated.

death, he could have claimed she was too ill to endure the cold. However, with the Blackthorn Pack now aware of her passing, Adelaide might well bring it up at the banquet. If not

feign grief, “Lycan Clarissa, I received of

news

coffee cup clattered to the floor,

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looked over in surprise. How could someone suddenly pass away during the

Germain still

attending a mate’s funeral should take precedence

to Blue Ridge State immediately?”

said quickly, sadness welling up as he thought of

news came as

agreed. “We’ll just stay a day

reasonable, the family had braved

with his mate deceased, Germain still attended

joyous

realized Germain, long attached to Maya and indifferent

misgivings, all guests had arrived. Making

upset by the news, didn’t want to dwell on it. He said, “You haven’t seen your mother in two or three years.

one of the old Lycan King’s high priestesses. Like the other high priestesses from the old Lycan King’s era, she now resided

were few, and they were content to keep each