Chapter 331
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“What’s all this about rules? It’s just a birthday party. Say Christine isn’t feeling well, and I’ll accompany you,” said Gloria.
“What are you doing?” Luna Cynthia looked at her daughter, sensing her growing restlessness since the mating.
“Nothing special, just want to chat with the other Lunas,” she said, shaking her mother’s arm.
“You know, since I joined the Bloodmoon Pack, things have gone downhill. Now that Alpha Ulrik’s been demoted, if it weren’t for the Ironclaw Pack’s influence, who would invite me to a party? I need to mingle with noblewomen for my husband’s sake.”
“Also, I heard they invited Penelope. You know Velda offended her. They apologized, but who knows if Penelope still harbors resentment? As Ulrik’s mate, I should–extend an olive branch. The Stormnridge Pack will give me face,” she added.
Luna Cynthia thought it made sense. Unaware of her daughter’s past conflict with Adelaide, she agreed.
“You want to go, just say so. No need for Christine to skip. She should visit Luna Adelaide too. Your brother now commands the army, but those soldiers fought alongside Alpha Lance. They’re still part of the royal army,” Luna Cynthia said.
Upon hearing her mother’s agreement, Gloria breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, “Yes, Christine should come too.”
Luna Cynthia remarked, “It’s good for you to go. After all, I took you to Luna Adelaide privately before to inquire about your mate matters, and she told us a great deal. We should thank her in person.”
Gloria responded absent–mindedly, “You’re right, Mother.”
“Why do you look so pale?”
Luna Cynthia noticed her daughter’s sallow complexion and frowned. “Are you unwell? How are things at the Bloodmoon Pack?”
“Everyone treats me well. Rosemary’s kind, Alpha Ulrik respects me, others are tolerant. Only Sabrina’s a bit haughty, but she doesn’t bother me,” Gloria said, forcing cheerfulness.
“And Velda?” Luna Cynthia asked.
“We don’t interfere with each other. We had a spat when Velda was blamed for Penelope’s garbag incident, but we’ve made peace,” Gloria said.
Luna Cynthia sighed, “There were rumors about Velda being captured and humiliated. No one knows if it’s true. If true, it’s embarrassing for the Bloodmoon Pack.”
“Rumors aren’t baseless. Ulrik’s no friend of hers. Since our mating, he rarely stays with her,” Gloria said.
Luna Cynthia nodded, relieved. “That’s good. Ulrik’s considerate. You should try to have a child for the
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Gloria wished she could conceive, but there was something she couldn’t voice.
Her mate, Ulrik, seemed uninterested in intimacy. Even when they were close, he seemed lacking.
As an Alpha, he should be strong. Why was this happening?
She personally supervised his meals, even considered a doctor, but feared hurting his pride.
Gloria felt uneasy. Life seemed smooth, but she was stifled, not knowing why.
At that moment, Tad’s mate Christine arrived with afternoon tea for Luna Cynthia. Hearing Gloria was attending Priscilla’s birthday party, she was surprised.
“Let her go if she wants. She knows Adelaide from before. Even without an invite, she can tag along,” Luna Cynthia said.
Christine frowned, “But she’s part of the Bloodmoon Pack now. Adelaide is Ulrik’s ex–mate. Her presence might embarrass everyone.”
Gloria quickly said, “Don’t worry. Adelaide and I get along. We’ve talked privately, and she’s always kind to me.”
Christine asked, “You’ve spoken since becoming mates?”
“Yes. We met on the street a while back. She greeted me politely,” Gloria said, though she felt guilty.
Christine thought for a moment, then shook her head and said, “It’s one thing that she was gentle with you during your private meeting, but with so many guests at the birthday party, your presence might embarrass Luna Adelaide.”
Gloria laughed and said, “Don’t worry, Christine. Luna Adelaide isn’t petty. She even invited me to visit her pack’s territory.”
Christine looked at Gloria, sensing that her words were a mix of truth and falsehood.
Given their relationship, they would usually avoid each other in public to prevent gossip.
Luna Cynthia said, “If she wants to go, take her. Ulrik’s been demoted. She needs to plan for his future.”
Christine, respecting Cynthia’s wish, agreed. “As you wish.”
After Christine left, her brow furrowed.
A servant asked, “You don’t want Gloria to go?”
“What’s the point? To make things awkward for everyone?” she muttered.
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