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Cedric said he was scared when they were captured, and the other kids were too frightened to resist.
But Cedric fought back and got beaten badly.
The kids had three fates–become street kids and beg, be trained as thieves, or, for girls, become call girls.
Cedric’s leg was broken that day, so he was made to beg.
The gang fed them a drug that made them mute, except for the girls.
Some older kids who could read had their fingers broken because the more pitiful the beggars, the more money they made.
Since Cedric was dressed in omega’s clothes and was only four or five, the kidnappers didn’t think he could read, so his fingers were spared.
After over half a year of being kidnapped, Cedric learned about the Frostfang Pack’s massacre.
Many said the Davidson family was wiped out.
He thought his aunt was dead too.
Life for him these past two years had been miserable. He tried to escape countless times but was always caught.
Every time he begged, someone watched him. Most of them had mobility issues and couldn’t run far. When caught, he was severely beaten.
Over time, he stopped trying to escape, growing desperate and numb.
The kidnappers also gave them a drug they had to take every few days. Without it, they’d feel awful and became dependent.
Lately, Cedric had been experiencing withdrawal, but his symptoms were easing up.
Seeing his aunt now, he was so emotional that the discomfort lessened.
After writing all this, Cedric was exhausted.
Adelaide told him to rest and stayed by him until he fell asleep.
She didn’t want to leave, fearing that everything would vanish like a dream if she did, and he’d be gone again.
Her heart ached.
Cedric had suffered so much. Watching him limp made her feel like her heart was being pierced by
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needles.
Lance was already arranging their return to the capital.
Cedric needed urgent treatment from Doctor Digby.
The seven–year–old was as tall as a five–year–old. He hadn’t grown in two years.
They had to check what type of wolfsbane he’d been poisoned with.
Lance also sent an urgent letter to Lycan Erasmus in his name, detailing the situation.
The Davidson family’s surviving bloodline would surely please Lycan Erasmus and the Royal Elder Council. For the Pahari family of the Thunder Pack, the child was a form of redemption.
The Frostfang Massacre wasn’t just about everyone dying–it was about the gruesome deaths, with countless claw marks on each body.
Especially Cedric, who was believed to have been decapitated, his head mutilated beyond recognition.
Thunder Pack’s former Luna fainted upon hearing the news.
Cedric’s mother, Tabitha, had grown up alongside her and was closer than the other children.
Thunder Pack’s former Alpha was inconsolable, suffering a head injury from a fall and passing away the next day.
Under this cloud of tragedy, the Thunder Wolf Pack had attended almost no gatherings in two years.
Two days later, they departed for the capital by carriage.
Lance drove, while Adelaide’s horse pulled the carriage.
Adelaide stayed with Cedric inside, sharing Apple pie made by Ivy.
Cedric ate and cried, then gestured that it was delicious.
Adelaide, touched, promised him access to the kitchen for any food he desired.
Cedric’s eyes brightened but quickly dimmed again.
The Frostfang Pack remained, but his family was gone.
Adelaide had already mated with Lance and was to join Alpha Lance’s Pack, so she couldn’t stay with him indefinitely.
Thus, Cedric clung to Adelaide throughout the journey.
At night in hotels, he insisted on sharing a room with her.
Adelaide carried some medicines from Doctor Digby but only gave Cedric nutritional supplements,
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fearing other medications might worsen his condition.
She was unsure of his exact health status or the type of wolfsbane he’d ingested.
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She remembered Cedric’s voice was still childishly high when she first returned from the Shadow Peaks.
By the time of her mating ceremony with Ulrik, he sounded mature.
Because back then, Luna Airella told Cedric that he’d grow up to be a Frostfang Pack male like his brothers , protecting Adelaide and his younger siblings. So he started acting like a grown–up.
His attempts to speak like an adult were comical.
Adelaide thought of how he tried to act like an adult and almost laughed, nearly bringing tears to her eyes.
During the trip, Lance seldom spoke to Adelaide.
Cedric, distrustful of everyone, wouldn’t let Lance near her. Despite knowing Lance had saved him, Cedric remained fearful and vigilant.
Adelaide tried explaining Lance was a good person, but Cedric refused to listen.