There was no way I wanted a family like that being in control of my territory. I would not regret this one bit. So far, my plan had worked. I doubt any more pretenders would be weeded out though, as it would only be an hour before Adeline was officially eighteen, and the males would know for sure. It was at least able to stop one from pretending to be her mate.
I walked over to Adeline, who looked as if she were in shock, not processing everything that had just occurred. It had happened rather fast and I'm sure many attendees were unsure how to react.
“Are you alright Adeline?” I asked her and she just nodded her head like she couldn't find words yet.
I gave her a hug and kissed her forehead before returning to Amelia at the front of the great hall. It was easier for both of us to
