Adelaide's POV
I held Cedric's hands, my cedar pheromones releasing a calming aura.
"Digby says you'll be fine. The potent medicine is just purging the Silencing Leaf toxins trapped in your neck. Once you spit them out, you'll speak again. No need to worry," I reassured him.
Cedric nodded vigorously.
I knew he was anxious, closely following the preparations for my mating ceremony with Lance.
I suspected he wanted to offer his blessings in person.
Plus, with many wolf guests at the ceremony, he likely didn't want to be mocked as a voiceless wolf.
After admiring the wax-plum blossoms and ice crystals for a while, we returned to the room.
Galvin arrived just then with wolfsbane ointment for a dressing change.
My moon goddess necklace glimmered in the candlelight as I asked, "How's hi
