Chapter 186
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Third Person’s POV
It seemed everyone had forgotten her heroic feats at the Southern Border.
Gossip swarmed around her like flies until the royal family issued a clarification.
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Velda could have stayed in the army, but now Adelaide held a nominal position as the Ironthorn Army’s deputy commander, without actual duty.
Lycan Erasmus clearly didn’t want her in a real role.
Cyrus knew Lycan Erasmus had many considerations, but his genuine care for Adelaide was enough.
Once alone, Adelaide had now found Randall’s son, securing a future Alpha for the Frostfang Pack.
Yet the pack remained small, and Lycan Erasmus didn’t want to risk the Davidson family further.
With this intent, other matters could be overlooked.
Beta Fabian went to the Thunder Wolf Pack but waited for Mallory’s return before announcing anything.
The Thunder Wolf members grew anxious.
Beta Fabian smiled and said, “No need to worry. It’s good news, but we’ll wait for Mallory to share it. Oh, is the pack doctor available?”
Mallory’s mate, Beatrice, replied, “Yes, the old Luna’s illness requires constant medical attention.”
Beta Fabian told Beatrice, “Please prepare the old Luna mentally.”
This alarmed both the old Luna and Beatrice.
The old Luna, Tabitha’s mother, had been frail since her daughter’s death.
Beta Fabian’s words sent chills down her spine.
Beatrice first summoned the pack doctor, then sent for Mallory.
Beta Fabian, a confidant of Lycan Erasmus, rarely visited the Thunder Wolf Pack.
Beatrice, assuming the news was positive yet requiring a doctor, felt a mix of anxiety and anticipation.
Beta Fabian had planned to go to the city hall but decided the Thunder Wolf Pack was a better place for this announcement, especially since Cedric hadn’t returned yet.
The Thunder Wolf Pack could decide whether to make it public. It was their business .
Soon, Thunder Wolf members hurried back, with Mallory arriving last .
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The pack’s Alpha, Mallory’s father, usually the most composed, now showed impatience. “Beta Fabian, please tell us. What message does Lycan Erasmus have?”
Beta Fabian, seeing all key members present, began, “Lycan Erasmus received a report from Alpha Lance in Redwood City. He has good news to share.”
The crowd was puzzled. What good news could Alpha Lance bring the Thunder Wolf Pack?
Beta Fabian, noting their confusion, continued, “Alpha Lance found a young rogue in Cypress Valley who bears a striking resemblance to Randall. Lance called out ‘Cedric, and the rogue reacted…”
Mallory found this absurd.
He interrupted, “Alpha Lance saw someone who looks like Cedric and immediately reported it to Lycan Erasmus? A mere resemblance isn’t news. This isn’t a joyous occasion. You’ve made everyone rush back for nothing.”
Beneath his frustration lay anger.
The deaths of Tabitha and Cedric were a deep wound for the Pahari family.
Tabitha, born into the Thunder Wolf Pack and the old Luna’s daughter, had Cedric, who carried half the Pahari blood.
The old Luna had been in low spirits since their loss.
Now, a baseless report of someone resembling Cedric was hailed as good news?
Mallory was skeptical and annoyed.
Beta Fabian gestured for calm. “If it were just a resemblance, Alpha Lance wouldn’t have chased the rogue all the way from Cypress Valley to Redwood City.”
“Moreover, Adelaide went to Redwood City days ago. It’s confirmed–the rogue is Randall and Tabitha’s son, Cedric. They should return to the capital in a few days.”
The room fell into an icy silence.
“Impossible!” Mallory’s wolf ears flattened with fear, his hardened claws slicing the air.
He shook his head. “Absolutely impossible! Cedric is dead. I held his body and sewed it together myself. Beta Fabian, this isn’t something to joke about. We can’t believe it. Adelaide’s desperation to find someone from the Davidson family is understandable, but this is just wishful thinking.”
The old Luna began to weep.
Her daughter and grandson were gone–how could this farce continue two years later?
Had Adelaide lost her mind?
Beta Fabian said, “I’m here to relay Lycan Erasmus’s message. Believe it or not, you’ll know when Alpha
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Lance and Adelaide return to the capital.”
With that, he left.