Third Person's POV
Ivy recalled the event as if it were a dream. "He brought a dagger and a promise, saying he'd personally eliminate the enemies who killed Alpha Bentley and your brothers at the southern border. He wanted to mate with you, using the dagger as a token."
Adelaide was stunned—Lance had asked to mate with her?
"Mom didn't agree, did she?" Her lashes trembled.
Ivy shook her head and said, "No, Luna Airella agreed."
Adelaide was puzzled. "Then why did she later agree to Ulrik's request?"
Ivy sighed and said, "Luna Airella agreed to give him peace, but she feared Alpha Bentley couldn't drive the Dragon Ash Kingdom's wolves from the southern border, and Alpha Lance might not return..."
"She was scared, Alpha Adelaide. Don't blame her. She thought Ulrik could give you a sta
