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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

soon!” Lance carried her into the bathroom, beginning to undress her. “1 think it’s better if

Herr

eyes widened. “You’re

can’t men

can’t let you take contraceptive pills just to prevent pregnancy. Doctor Digby said it’s not easy

you took those

in vain, and it would further

a warmth in her heart. She’d never heard of

as the Luna of the pack, she was duty–bound to bear

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had given birth to

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used to hear people say how fortunate her mother was

that

the thoughts, Adelaide decided not to dwell on

lay in bed together, sharing moments

Germain family should return to the capital, don’t you think?” Adelaide’s voice, muffled against Lance’s arm, carried

should. They will. Even without our intervention, they’ll find an excuse to stay in the capital for a while. If they’re determined, they’ll definitely return to

three children

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

them. No wonder the Germains had rushed back for the New Year, eager to showcase

them

all the people in the

dare approach him was

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