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Third Person’s POV
Just like the familiar resemblance in demeanor between Luna Cassia and Hunt.
But since Luna Cassia is Hunt’s mom, it’s only natural they share some traits.
Yet where did this sense of familiarity with Asa come from?
Sibyl was pretty pleased with Asa. Her makeup was just right, she had delicate features, no garish colors, and an air of quiet dignity. Being a few years older, she came across as mature and steady.
Luna Cassia, noticing Sibyl’s satisfied expression, said softly, “She’s been through some hard times. Engaged early, but her fiancé passed away, leaving her to face gossip and rumors. In a backwater place like Fairfax County, folks are quick to blame her for the tragedy. So she came to the capital to seek a new mate.”
. “I never expected her to match up with Eugene. But I heard he’s looking for a slightly older and more
mature mate. Astria seemed like a good fit, so I recommended her.”
“I hope you and Eugene don’t mind that she’s not from a prominent family. But her character is beyond reproach.”
Sibyl was quite satisfied but didn’t think it proper to ask Eugene outright.
She knew Eugene’s personality all too well. If she were to ask him directly, he might flat–out refuse, which would cast a shadow over Asa’s future mating prospects.
Luna Cassia, well aware of Sibyl’s concerns, said to Asa, “Astria, you may leave now.”
Asa rose , politely bowed to Sibyl and the others, and left.
As she walked out of the room, Paisley’s gaze followed her. Her posture was straight, her steps much steadier than when she had entered. She moved with calm assurance.
Clearly, long–cultivated habits had become ingrained in her very being.
Eugene had noticed it too. She was by no means an ordinary she–wolf. She must have been trained in combat skills, yet she had given no hint of it just now.
Eugene had been preoccupied with multiple investigations lately.
Though Lance had told him not to look into the Bloodmoon Pack, that didn’t stop him from investi other leads.
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Most of the reconnaissance team had stayed in the capital.
They had grown accustomed to this lifestyle. If there was nothing to investigate, they would feel uneasy.
Particularly after Germain returned to the capital, the strange occurrences following the mating of Melinda and Dwight had piqued his suspicion.
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However , many of their investigations had yielded little.
Because they were overly sensitive, they wanted to look into everything, feeling that if Lycan Erasmus didn’t assign them tasks soon, they would continue like this indefinitely.
Eugene had come for a blind date today, but his mind was preoccupied with those irrational circumstances. Re–mating was the farthest thing from his mind.
“Sibyl, Eugene, let’s cut to the chase. What do you think of Astria?” Luna Cassia asked.
Sibyl was about to say she was quite satisfied when Genevieve chimed in with a smile, “Miss Shuman is indeed an excellent lady, and we like her too. But mating isn’t something to be rushed. How about this? Let’s all go home and think it over.”
“Astria didn’t say whether she likes Eugene either. Since this is their first meeting today, we should at least ask her for her thoughts first.”
Luna Cassia replied, “What’s the problem with that? I’ll send someone in to ask her right away.”
Genevieve smiled and said, “We can’t be so hasty. We’re right outside. If you send someone in to ask her like that, if she says she doesn’t like him, she might fear offending us. If she says she does, she might feel embarrassed. Either way, it could hurt her pride and make her seem eager.”
“Since we’ve already met twice, what’s the harm in meeting once more? Her parents aren’t in the capital, so her own feelings are the most important. Don’t you agree, Luna Cassia?”
Genevieve’s words were logical and well–founded, leaving Luna Cassia no room to argue.
Mating was indeed not a matter to be taken lightly, especially among reputable packs.
But she was genuinely anxious inside.
Though Sibyl didn’t understand why Genevieve was saying this, upon reflection, she found her words made sense.
If they went in now, would she accept or reject the proposal?
If she was interested and outright said so, it might seem like she was desperate to mate someone. But if she actually liked him yet feigned disinterest, that wouldn’t be good either.
Paisley still admired Genevieve. She handled things so prudently, and such caution was indeed necessary. Sibyl smiled and said, “You’re right. A day or two doesn’t matter.”
With that, Luna Cassia had no choice but to agree , “You make a valid point. I’ll come to visit in a coup days.”
But as soon as Luna Cassia said this, Sibyl felt something was off
They had no objections. At least Sibyl had shown her satisfaction. Now they just needed to ask Astria’s opinion.
If she agreed, they could proceed with the formalities. Why was the female party still the one to visit ?
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Why would the Spectrelhow Pack act like this?
But Sibyl didn’t say anything. After all, she had initially trusted Luna Cassia because of their kinship.
However, Luna Cassia’s eagerness to settle the match was making her uncasy.
She needed to look into Miss Shuman’s background.
Paisley remained silent throughout. It wasn’t until they left the Spectrehowl Pack that Eugene asked her, “Paisley, do you think something’s fishy here?”
Paisley replied, “Let’s talk once we’re back. There’s a lot more to this than meets the eye.
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