Chapter 120
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Third Person’s POV
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“These assets all come from the Frostfang Pack, including bank funds, real estate, shops, furniture, and daily items, all registered with the central bank.”
“When Alpha Adelaide dissolved the mate bond, she took only Frostfang assets. Rosemary claims to have funded Alpha Adelaide. What exactly did you provide?”
Naturally, Rosemary couldn’t answer. She had never compensated with even the smallest item.
All she could do was wail, “Adelaide knows the truth. Call her here and ask.”
Beta Valentin continued, “Luna Rosemary, you need not weep further. If you truly provided financial support to Alpha Adelaide, simply present a list of items and cash amounts. The Royal Council’s officers were present during the mate bond dissolution, and all asset transfers are on record. The truth is but a query away.”
Beta Valentin’s pheromones spread steadily, his wolf ears lightly trembling in his silver hair. “Furthermore, you claim to have treated our Alpha like a daughter. When the Frostfang Pack faced massacre, you did stay by her side daily. However, it was Alpha Adelaide who stood by you during your deep sleep caused by moon grass tincture, guarding your glands and emitting soothing pheromones throughout the nights.”
He abruptly unfurled the totem–stained animal–skin roster, pressing down with his wolf–clawed fingers, the sulfur–sealed wax shimmering with a bloody luster in the candlelight.
He went on, “Secondly, the Bloodmoon Pack’s finances have long been in deficit. For instance, the clothing, jewelry, and transportation for all members of the Bloodmoon Pack’s Alpha family throughout the year were subsidized by Alpha Adelaide’s personal assets.”
“Lastly, the claim that our Alpha barred Shaman Digby from treating you is preposterous. When she joined the Bloodmoon Pack, your health was already deteriorating, and it was she who invited Shaman Digby to treat you.”
He suddenly unleashed a portion of his Beta aura. “Your treatment requires special medicine crafted by Digby, costing tens of thousands per dose. Along with other medications, how much have you consumed this year? If you’re unaware, Shaman Digby keeps detailed records. Shall we invite him here?”
“By all means, invite him,” Valentin added. “Let’s clarify whether Alpha Adelaide prohibited him from treating you, or if he refused due to your family’s questionable morals, even denying you special medicine. It was Tamara who pleaded with him, and only her sincerity persuaded Doctor Digby to sell you the medicine. But he’s adamant: due to your disrespectful conduct, he won’t treat you again.”
Beta Valentin surveyed the crowd and said, “Every claim made by you lacks evidence. In contrast, my assertions can be verified. Please stay while I summon witnesses and Shaman Digby to hear their
accounts.”
Rosemary’s wolf pelt bristled with shock, her voice laced with sulfur as she snarled, “Now that she’s a Golden Claw general, she naturally has lackeys to shield her…”
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“Lackeys?” Beta Valentin’s cloak swept the ground. “The Frostfang Pack harbors no lackeys. We protect Alphas worthy of loyalty. It’s you-” He suddenly closed in, his wolf eyes reflecting the trembling Rosemary. “You attempted to dissolve the mate bond on grounds of ‘failure to produce pure–blooded pups,‘ exploiting the opportunity to seize Frostfang assets. If the Royal Council learns of this, would you be charged with ‘greed‘ or ‘pact desecration‘? ”
Rosemary’s glands emitted a grayish glow behind her neck. She strained to exert Luna authority, yet Beta’s cold–spruce pheromones crushed it. “How dare you threaten me…”
Rosemary trembled. “I’ve never sought to seize Frostfang assets.”
“No need to deny it so hastily,” Beta Valentin turned and commanded, “Summon Beta Fabian and the others. Also, invite the surrounding packs who witnessed your attempt to exile Alpha Adelaide. Let them speak their minds.”
“Wait!”
Rosemary rose unsteadily, forcing a bitter smile. “Let’s put the past behind us. I did care for Adelaide deeply, and I don’t blame her for not reciprocating. Though it was Lycan Erasmus’s order, Ulrik did wrong her first. She refused to accept Velda…”
“Enough!” Omega Ivy interrupted, her pheromones surging, wolf ears rigid with fury.
She stepped forward. “What do you mean, ‘though it was Lycan Erasmus’s order‘? Wasn’t the order requested by Ulrik using his battle merits? Don’t act as if Velda merely wished to join the Bloodmoon Pack. She sought to become Luna.”
“After Lycan Erasmus’s command was issued, Ulrik and Velda confronted Alpha Adelaide with heartless words. Shall I repeat them?”
“Ulrik declared that once Velda joined the Bloodmoon Pack, he would never set foot in Alpha Adelaide’s chambers again. She was to manage pack affairs and continue subsidizing the Bloodmoon Pack with Frostfang assets. The children he and Velda would bear were to be raised by Alpha Adelaide as a form of solace.” 1
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