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Lance asked, “How is she? Did she really lose the baby?”
“She lost it. She nearly bled out. Luckily, Doctor Digby arrived in time to save her. She’ll need to rest for at least half a year to a year. She’s in a deep sleep now. When she wakes up, she’s going to be heartbroken.” Adelaide said.
Lance sighed. “She carried that baby for ten months. It’s gotta hurt.”
Adelaide’s face turned pale. “She almost died too. Lance, we can’t just let Dwight off. He should spend a few years in prison, at least.”
“I’ll handle it,” Lance said, looking at her. She seemed fragile yet strong in the autumn breeze. His heart ached for her.
He knew she must have been terrified during Melinda’s labor, afraid of losing her.
His expression turned cold at the thought of Dwight, anger surging within him.
“Wait till Melinda leaves before taking action,” Adelaide said, “to avoid unnecessary trouble. If we take Dwight away now, people will likely beg Melinda for mercy. I don’t want her bothered.”
“Alright. I’ll head back to the Ministry of Justice. After you take Melinda away tomorrow, I’ll send people to arrest Dwight. Hurting his wife, causing the baby’s death, and attempting to harm a royal member- enough to put him away,” Lance said.
“But he’s still a royal student…” Adelaide reminded.
“I’ll talk to Cyrus. Have him explain the situation to Lycan Erasmus,” Lance said, recalling that Dwight, though without office, was still a royal student./
To act against him, his name must first be removed from the royal registry to avoid disgracing the royal family.
Adelaide reached out and grasped Lance’s sleeve. Her cedar pheromones carried a subtle hint of aura.
Her face showed reluctance. Though she appeared strong before others, today’s incident had truly frightened her.
Her fingers, tinged with the faint shadow of claws from lingering fear, and the tremor in her wolf fur at the nape of her neck, betrayed her vulnerability.
For a moment, she showed her fragility to Lance, like a wolf pup lowering its guard.
Lance wanted to embrace her. Her cedar pheromones were as gentle as a moonlit stream.
But in the Soulrend Pack’s territory, with many around and omegas nearby, he could only squeeze her
hand.
The warmth from his palm seeped through the fabric, and his tone, laced with the soothing tremor of a
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wolf’s howl, said, “Don’t be afraid. I’m always here. Whenever you need me, I’ll be there?
His vertical pupils glowed warmly in the light, and his aura formed an invisible shield around her.
Adelaide’s eyes welled up, her cedar pheromones rippling with emotion.
She choked out a response, her voice barely audible, “Go talk to Cyrus then. I’ll stay with Melinda. I’m worried she’ll be scared when she wakes up and doesn’t see me.”
Alright. I’ll wait till you’re inside before I leave. I need to speak with them anyway, Lance said, his figure tall and steady in the hallway.
His cedar pheromones were as solid as a mountain, radiating a calming strength that made Adelaide’s taut nerves case slightly–her wolf fur finally lying flat.
Back at Melinda’s villa, Adelaide saw Skye sitting by the bed, holding Melinda’s hand and calling out to her.
Fury welled up in Adelaide. She unleashed her aura, signaling Galvin with a glance, her fingers tightening slightly from annoyance.
Galvin understood immediately. Calmly, she stepped forward and said, “Luna Skye, she’s exhausted. Sleep is the best recovery. Doctor Digby said to let her sleep as much as possible. Please don’t wake her.”
Skye had intended to wake Melinda to discuss the bond dissolution, but seeing Adelaide return, she knew it was impossible. She awkwardly moved aside.
Adelaide kept watch by the bed. Glancing at Melinda, still in deep sleep, she said coolly, “Galvin and I are enough. The rest of you can leave.”
“I’m her mother. I should stay with her,” Skye insisted.
Adelaide shook her head. “No. You weren’t there when she needed you, and she doesn’t need you now. If you truly care about her, help her sort out her personal assets and luggage.”
Skye sighed deeply. “Adelaide, dissolving the bond won’t benefit her.”
Adelaide didn’t respond. There was no point in further discussion.
Paisley deliberately said, “I’ll pack everything she can take, every last item, even what belongs to the Soulrend Pack.”
Hearing this, Luna Skye left with the others.
If bond dissolution was inevitable, she wouldn’t leave herself open to criticism.
Once everyone was gone, two omegas stood outside the bedroom, now occupied only by Adelaide and Galvin.
As for Dwight, after Georgina released him, he wailed on his knees until hoarse.
Georgina dragged him outside by the collar. “Go wail outside,” she said.
Though she let him go, she kept a close eye on him and didn’t allow him to leave the Soulrend Pack.
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Adelaide stayed by Melinda’s side without rest. Paisley brought a chair and sat guard outside. No one dared to disturb them.
Luna Chloe had a meal sent over, but Adelaide had no appetite.
Paisley took a few bites but, recalling Melinda’s agony, lost her appetite too. She felt terrible.
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