Chapter 51KristoffThe day of the deliberation arrived, and I found myself walking toward the exam hall with a sense of anticipation. My thoughts were consumed by Ari, and I couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement for her. The previous council meeting had left me confident that Ari would emerge victorious. The way Uncle Sigurd had swayed my fellow councilors assured me that they wouldn't let Ari down. My mood was uplifted, evident in the bright smile I wore, and those around me couldn't help but notice.As I made my way, I sensed Rolf trailing behind me, surprised by my uncharacteristic good mood. He couldn't resist making a cheeky remark about it, commenting, "I'm not sure what happened. But seeing you in a good mood feels like a sign from heaven that everything will soon end. Miracles do happen huh?"Since the wedding, I was always feeling grumpy, making life hard for the people around me. Even the omega and the ones helping me personally had to deal with my not-so-good mood.

AriStunned and utterly confused, I had no idea what Ulric was saying. His proposal seemed like pure nonsense, and I couldn't grasp the motives behind it. Why would he suggest something so outlandish in front of the mighty Ironwolf? It was so unlikely of him. Turning to Ulric, I engaged in a silent conversation using my eyes, indirectly asking him to explain his intentions. In response, he smiled and just nodded, fueling my growing annoyance and discomfort with his stubbornness and unexpected plans.While I struggled to make sense of the situation, Ulric faced the council with evident pride and enjoyment in his eyes. The Ironwolf, signaling for silence, raised his hand, indicating that it was his turn to speak. All eyes turned to the Ironwolf.“Ulric, is this another of your selfish requests? To begin with, most of the current ladies-in-waiting are from high-ranking wolves, carefully selected by the higher-ups. Your request was out of the ordinary,” the Ironwolf questioned. Ulric res

AriSkagi was not far from Ironflame, one of Ironflame’s vassal packs, overseen by Ulric. As we traveled, I couldn't help but imagine what kind of place Ulric had, pondering the adventures that awaited me in this new sanctuary. Despite the thrill, I tried to suppress my feelings, aware that I was in the company of Ulric’s men.Upon entering the borders of Skagi, the landscape differed significantly from the grandeur and riches of Ironflame. Skagi was rich in natural resources, and I was shocked by the unexpected sights that greeted me. Anticipating something more akin to Ironflame as the vassal pack of the most powerful in the entire continent, I found Skagi to be as beautiful as the Moonshadow pack I once called home. The similarities made me feel somewhat melancholic, and I began to miss my home, albeit less so.“Welcome to Skagi, Ari,” Ulric exclaimed in his friendliest tone. In response, I nodded and smiled. Ulric and I were greeted by the trackers guarding the borders. Their joy

KristoffKristoff I immersed myself in a sea of paperwork, a deliberate effort to divert my thoughts from Ari and my brother Ulric. More importantly, it served as a means to escape the irritation of Maddie's presence at home. I just couldn’t stand seeing her, especially sharing one bed with her with the possibility of being intimate.Since our marriage, I found solace in spending the majority of my days within the confines of my office, a deliberate attempt to avoid sharing space with Maddie. The very idea of sharing a room with her was repulsive, and I deemed it preferable to exhaust myself at work, falling asleep at my desk, than to spend the night in Maddie's arms, a thought that sent shivers down my spine. Maddie's well-being was of little concern to me. In fact, my priority was keeping her out of my sight.Unaware of Rolf's entrance, I continued my work, indifferent to the occurrences around me.“My apologies for entering without permission. But I think time doesn’t exist inside

KristoffIt had been three days since Anika lost consciousness, and she still hadn't awakened from her slumber. The situation tormented us, especially taking a toll on our mom, Luna Joanna. Though the Ironwolf outwardly remained calm, the worry etched on his face revealed his distressed heart. The nurses and pack doctors were in a state of panic, unable to identify the cause of Anika’s mysterious illness. The pressure was intense, treating a family member of the Ironwolf, knowing that a single mistake could cost them their lives.We gathered inside Anika’s room. Despair filled the air as we watched Anika suffer from the inexplicable ailment. Her high fever caused our mother to cry as she tended to my sister.Suddenly, Anika gasped for air.“What’s happening to my daughter? Do something, please!” My mom begged. The doctors panicked, but before they could attend to her, the Ironwolf unleashed his frustration on them.“I’ll make sure to hang your head if you don't give me a definite answ