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Third Person’s POV
Genevieve knew Sibyl rarely concerned herself with external matters and was largely unaware of the Bloodmoon Pack’s circumstances.
Not wanting to trouble her with too much information, Genevieve said, “Regardless of Christine’s intentions, returning the pension and the money for the shops signifies a complete severance of ties between Eugene and Gloria. This allows Eugene to move on and seek a new mate.”
Sibyl agreed, saying, “That makes sense. Christine is reasonable and genuinely happy for us.”
Genevieve nodded in concurrence, though internally she harbored some doubts.
Christine seemed to harbor an aversion toward Gloria.
While conflicts were common, people usually maintained a united front outwardly. Given Christine’s generally magnanimous nature, Genevieve found her attitude puzzling.
But she brushed it aside, considering it
n internal matter of the Ironclaw Pack..
Ulrik had already learned of Eugene’s survival and Gloria’s repayment of Eugene’s pension.
However, he was unaware that the Ironclaw Pack had fronted the funds for her.
Since the assassination attempt, Gloria had questioned Ulrik about his true feelings for her, leading to a breakdown in their communication.
Upon hearing of Eugene’s survival, Ulrik hesitated before entering Gloria’s room.
Gloria sat on the sofa, lost in thought. Seeing Ulrik enter against the light, she was momentarily disoriented, almost calling out another name the one that had been haunting her thoughts.
Upon realizing it was Ulrik, her expression cooled. “I thought you’d forgotten which way my door opens. What a rarity,” she remarked dryly.
Ulrik dismissed the omega attendant and sat down. “I’ve heard about Eugene,” he said.
Gloria responded coldly, “And what does that matter to you?”
Ulrik said, “I know you’re disappointed in me and harbor resentment toward the Bloodmoon Pack. Now. that Eugene’s back, if he doesn’t hold your past against you and you wish to reconcile, I can grant you that . ”
Gloria, furious, grabbed a mug and hurled it at him. “Ulrik, you jerk! What do you take me for? I’m not someone who treats mating bond lightly!”
Ulrik didn’t flinch as the mug struck him, his expression one of bewilderment.
“I didn’t mean to imply that. I just feel the Bloodmoon Pack has wronged you. If you and Eugene still share feelings, I genuinely want to support you,” he said.
Gloria’s anger was tinged with bitterness. “Support me? Clearly, you don’t see me as your true mate. If you
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had any real affection for me, you wouldn’t say such things . ”
Her frustration wasn’t solely directed at Ulrik.
Had Christine not called her back to the Ironclaw Pack to handle the pension matter , Gloria might have been pleased by Ulrik’s offer.
Lately, she often reminisced about her times with Eugene, which paled in comparison to her life with Ulrik.
The Bloodmoon Pack was now a shell of its former self, having sold off most of its assets to sustain its members.
Without royal honors and lands, it might have dissolved altogether.
Ulrik’s future seemed lackluster too, with Velda still part of the pack.
The previous assassination attempt and the ever–present threat of intruders added to her unease.
Eugene, on the other hand, was a decorated werewolf general, likely to be promoted upon his return .
But Christine had extinguished Gloria’s hopes.
It seemed she was destined to remain in the Bloodmoon Pack.
Covering her face, she wept–no one could fathom her sense of grievance.
Her mating with Ulrik hadn’t been her choice but a result of Mrs. refuse, thinking it Lycan Erasmus’s desire.
Seeing Gloria’s distress, Ulrik subtly sighed with relief.
He walked over and embraced her.
loss’s implied wishes, which she couldn’t
“Don’t cry. I was wrong to ask. I just felt the Bloodmoon Pack has treated you unfairly. If you and Eugene still have a connection, I want to support you,” he said softer.
Gloria froze. “Truly?” she asked, pushing him away.
Observing the unnatural look on his handsome face, her heart sank. “You’re lying. You don’t love me. How could you mean it?”
Ulrik took her hand, his eyes downcast.
“I don’t know why, but hearing Eugene’s alive, I felt fear–fear that you’d leave me, I didn’t want to hear you reject me, so I pretended to be magnanimous in asking you this.”
“Really?” Gloria’s tearful eyes began to brighten.
Though she often criticized the Bloodmoon Pack, she had genuinely developed feelings to. Jlrik.
If he could be sincere, she was willing to stay by his side.
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