Chapter 349
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After Rowena took her leave , Priscilla hurried to the conference hall
She found Adelaide there, sipping coffee slowly and looking pensive. Priscilla asked, “I heard Rowena was here. I came specially to chat with her.”
Adelaide rose and greeted her with a bow. “Rowena left just a short while ago.”
“Already gone?” Priscilla panted as she sat down. “Wasn’t she here to see me?”
She was rather disappointed, having thought that Rowena had come specially to see her.
She had always envied Madison, as so many distinguished she–wolves always came to visit her.
“She did come for you, but hearing you were still asleep from last night’s drinking, she didn’t want to disturb and left, Adelaide explained.
Priscilla’s disappointment was evident.
She said, “Your indulgence in drink has cost you an opportunity.”
Priscilla was reminded of last night’s incident where Lance had flown into a rage. She glanced at Adelaide cautiously and asked, “Did Lance do anything to you last night?”
Adelaide coughed. “No, he just scolded me a bit when we got back, and then it was over.”
“just a scolding?” Priscilla noticed Adelaide’s unease and knew she was lying.
She was well–aware of her son’s temperament.
When his bottom line was crossed, a few words wouldn’t placate him.
She felt a pang of sympathy for Adelaide, who had likely borne the brunt of Lance’s wrath and was now covering it up.
Priscilla felt a twinge of sympathy. “Though you manage the pack’s internal affairs and have the final say on accepting breeders, if he disapproves, drop the matter. Better to avoid his ire. When a man’s angry, be recognizes no one, not even his mother.”
Adelaide’s face flushed at the memory of Lance’s parting words before he left for pack business–Had I not pack matters to handle, you wouldn’t be getting out of bed today.”
She quickly averted her gaze. “Yes I understand.”
Priscilla sighed at Adelaide’s evasiveness and instructed Susan, “Ensure Adelaide is served her favorite dishes . ”
Susan complied and left.
Priscilla Inquired about last night’s Bloodmoon Pack incident, and Adelaide recounted everything
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Priscilla was taken aback. “Just like that, Rowena agreed to let her join the pack? This is clearly a scheme. and not against her own son. ”
Though Priscilla hadn’t grasped everything last night in her excitement, she had caught wind of the situation this morning from others‘ chatter.
“The Glenveil Pack, with its century–old reputation, cannot afford any tarnish, Adelaide remarked.
Priscilla retorted, “For the sake of reputation, must one yield? If it were me, I’d let tongues wag and never allow such a cunning young wolf into the pack. How could someone so scheming be permitted within our ranks?”
Priscilla dreaded cunning individuals. Knowing she couldn’t compete, she simply wished to keep them at bay.
Adelaide smiled and said, “No matter how cunning she is, once in Glenveil Pack, she must abandon her schemes or perish.”
Priscilla reflected on Glenveil Pack’s strict hierarchy and numerous rules. Even as Luna, life was challenging , as a breeder, it would be even harder.
Losing interest in the matter, she shifted the conversation to the Wall family’s preparations mating ceremony.
for Zelda’s
Adelaide assured her, “You need not worry. Zelda’s personal assets are being inventoried and prepared. Lycan Clarissa will not shortchange Zelda. Her manor is under renovation. After the ceremony at Wall family, Zelda and Alger will reside there.”
Priscilla added, “I’ve set aside some personal assets for her. You may contribute as well. Lance has saved quite a sum over the years .”
Adelaide smiled. “Rest assured, it will be more than sufficient.”
Priscilla, propping her arm, looked at Adelaide and said, “You are reliable in handling affairs. It puts me at ease . I find that I truly like you.”
Adelaide was taken aback. How should one respond to such a directrexpression of affection from her mother–in–law?
A few days later, after the Royal Elder Council meeting, Lycan Erasmus detained Lance.
With a pile of documents pending, he had Fabian set up the chessboard, mentioning he hadn’t played chess with Lance in ages.
Lance sat down readily. “Days of document–reading have left me dizzy. I’m grateful for this respite, thanks to you .”
Lycan Erasmus frowned at his manner. “Why cling to your wolf warrior habits? Aren’t they too crude? As Minister of Justice and a senior official, you must mind your image .
“Between brothers, what image is there to mind?” Lance laughed heartily.
“Do you behave as casually in front of Adelaide?”
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Lycan Erasmus, with his slender fingers holding a white king chess piece, placed it slowly on the board
Lance, holding a black queen piece, replied enigmatically. “With one’s own Luna, one can be even more at
case.”
Lycan Erasmus smiled and said. “I heard at Priscilla’s birthday banquet, someone attempted to become your breeder.”