Chapter 51
A Female Alpha’s Revenge
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Third Person’s POV
Cyrus’s eyes were red and tearful. He said, “We’re about to reclaim our southern border towns. I never thought I’d live to see this day. I can die content now.”
Elias knelt on one knee and flatteringly said to Lycan Erasmus, “Lycan Erasmus, your wisdom in sending Adelaide to aid Alpha Lance on the southern border and secure Frostbite Town, along with the ample food supplies and military provisions, is unparalleled. One might even think the Western Tribes‘ wolves have delivered supplies straight to us.”
Adelaide, of course, hadn’t been sent by Erasmus.
But emphasizing his behind–the–scenes role highlighted his foresight.
Erasmus smiled, his aura softening.
“Your point is well taken. The Western Tribes have inadvertently solved our supply issues. With new supply depots, our wolves will be well–fed and equipped for the final push to Darkclaw Town
Erasmus was genuinely thrilled.
Recovering the southern border during his reign was his proudest achievement, one that would shine brightly in history.
But as his joy intensified, so did his regret.
The stronger his joy, the more he felt a twinge of regret.
He recalled his harsh words to Adelaide when she’d reported the situation.
He felt a deep debt to the Davidson family and the Frostfang Pack, especially since Alpha Bentley and his six sons had died in battle due to his delayed reinforcements.
He’d tried to compensate by declaring the Frostfang Pack’s permanent retention and making Adelaide its Alpha.
Yet here she was, earning merits again.
She preserved the Frostfang Pack’s legacy of loyalty to the wal
kingdom and the Lycan King.
Erasmus sighed inwardly. He remembered announcing Ulrik and Velda’s bonding, making Velda Ulrik’s second mate–a decision he now regretted.
Turning to Lycan Gamma Elias, he said decisively, “Adelaide’s merits are recognized. Alpha Lance’s promotion of her to Silver Claw Gamma stands, and I hereby knight her as ‘Silvermoon Fang Once Darkclaw Town falls and the southern border is reclaimed, she shall be promoted to Golden Claw Camma:
+8 Pearls
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Battlefield promises must be honored. The Royal Elder Council President and Lycan Gamma understood–a new star was rising in the Frostfang Pack.
Whether Ulrik, seeing his former mate’s rise, felt regret was irrelevant.
But no matter how much he regretted, it was meaningless.
The kingdom buzzed with gossip over Adelaide dissolving her mate bond. Many suspected Bloodmoon Pack involvement.
Erasmus first knighted her as Silvermoon Fang, then promised a Golden Claw Gamma promotion upon victory. This demonstrated his high expectations for Adelaide.
The Royal Elder Council President agreed–her rapid rise was justified by her merits.
Cyrus noted, “Reinforcements are overdue. Velda’s promised arrival date has passed.”
Erasmus’s expression darkened slightly, but he still defended them, “Traveling in snow is treacherous.
Elias added, “Lycan Erasmus, Adelaide is now a Silvermoon Fang Knight, while Alpha Ulrik and Velda remain Silver Claws without knighthood–positionally lower than Adelaide.”
Typically, Ulrik and Velda’s diplomatic pact with the Western Tribes should outweigh Adelaide’s contributions.
Elias highlighted this discrepancy.
Erasmus countered, “So what? They traded their merits for bonding permission.”
Elias realized Ulrik had used his merits to bond with Velda, depleting his advancement capital.
Erasmus had promoted the young pair to bolster the kingdom’s wolf general ranks, depleted by Alpha Bentley and his sons‘ sacrifice.
At that time, he was unaware that the Frostfang Pack would rise a powerful female general.
He hadn’t fully investigated it yet, so he maintained a reserved stance toward Velda.
Lance’s report on the Bloodscar victory’s oddities and the Western Tribes‘ shifting stance had prompted a discreet inquiry .
But with the southern border in crisis, the investigation would take time.
“Publicize the Frostbite Town victory We’ll recognize all merits and demerits upon their return to the capital . I’ll not slight her,
in court , but keep Adelaide’s merits under wraps for …
Erasmus declared.
“Yes, my lord!” Cyrus and Elias responded in unison .
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fawn upon her rise–a perfect litmus test.
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