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Chapter 344

Third Person’s POV

He brushed a gentle kiss against her lips. I might be swayed by others, but tonight’s little tantrum should keep her in check for a year or so.”

Adelaide chuckled. “She must be thoroughly frightened.”

And frightened she was. Beata could hardly contain herself as she reported, “Susan is still pacing the yard.”

Adelaide burst into laughter, pushing Lance away as she hopped off the table. “Alright, tell Susan that Lance has calmed down.”

“Right away!” Beata replied, then leaned back into the doorway with a twinkle in her eye. “The hot water is ready. Just let us know if you need assistance–we’re right outside.”

Adelaide deliberately ignored the hint of teasing in Beata’s eyes. “No need for assistance. You may all retire early.”

“Alright,” Beata withdrew, instructing the others to leave as well, even excusing themselves from helping with the night clothes.

Everyone happily complied–though they’d eaten their fill, the kitchen still boasted plenty of pastries and dishes.

Moreover, Caldwell, following Adelaide’s orders, had distributed small gifts to the omega members of the pack. Though modest, the presents brought a share of joy.

After a long day of busyness and with the weather warming up, not bathing was simply unbearable.

Lance swept her up in his arms, his lips near her ear, his voice rough yet magnetic. “Perfect timing, let’s. bathe together.”

Adelaide clutched his neck, a hint of puzzlement in her voice. “Speaking of which, we share a night, yet I haven’t conceived. Why?”

very

to have a child so soon!” Lance carried her into the bathroom, beginning to undress her. “1 think it’s better if we don’t rush. I’ve asked Doctor Digby for some medicine. Let’s wait until you’re fully recovered

Herr

eyes widened. “You’re

men take

smiled easily. “Your constitution isn’t the best. I can’t let you take contraceptive pills just to

If you took those

would be in vain, and it would

She’d never heard of a

the pack, she was duty–bound to bear children for

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her mother was to

was that truly

Adelaide decided

lay in bed together, sharing moments of tender

family should return to the capital, don’t you think?” Adelaide’s voice, muffled

find an excuse to stay in the capital for a while. If they’re determined, they’ll definitely return to arrange Crispin, Lizzy, and Carla’s

three children were valuable

could be used to secure alliances through marriages with the children of high–ranking officials, thereby winning loyalty

the Germains had rushed back for the

of them

Of all the people in the capital, he

to dare approach him was sheer

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