Chapter 499
Chapter 499
Chapter 499
3rd Person’s POV
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“Alpha Eldric of Ironcrest.” Lucien’s lips curved into a faint smile as he lifted his glass in greeting. The expression never quite reached his eyes. “What a surprise p>
The sarcasm beneath the words was impossible to miss.
“Then again, perhaps it isn’t.” His gaze swept over Eldric leisurely. “You’ve been lingering around Lunaris for months now. If I recall correctly, you’ve also sent me several letters requesting a meeting p>
Daia’s smile tightened. She could already sense where this conversation was heading.
Unfortunately, her mate dither couldn’t or simply refused to.
“That’s right.” Eldric straightened confidently.
“The reason I wanted to meet you is that I believe we can help each other p>
Lucien raised a brow. “Help each other p>
“Your daughter. I heard she’s ill,” Eldric continued. “And that none of Blackmaw’s healers have been able to cure her condition. My daughter, Cora, studied healing under Lunar Grace p>
He smiled as though presenting an extraordinary gift.
“She could assist with the treatment, Sir Lucien p>
Lucien stared at him.
Eldric’s smile widened. “With that, we will strengthen relations between our families. It’s time for influential families to work together. We can be useful to one another p>
Daia felt dread pooling in her stomach.
Eldric continued speaking.
Completely oblivious.
“I can recommend your daughter to Cora, the finest healer in Verdanth. In return, perhaps you could help my son secure a position within the Lunaris Research Center.” His eyes gleamed.
“We’d make excellent allies p>
For a moment, silence settled over the group.
Then Lucien slowly tilted his head.
His amber eyes flickered.
Heat seemed to flash through those golden irises like molten fire.
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The proposal hadn’t merely offended him.
It had insulted him.
Calmly, Lucien lifted his glass and took a sip of wine.
Only then did he answer. “An alliance exists when both parties benefit. If only one side gains while the other gives, that isn’t an allance p>
A faint smile touched his lips.
“That’s parasitism p>
Laughter erupted throughout the circle.
Eldric’s jaw tightened.
Around him, the scents of amusement and mockery spread through the air.
“Did you just insult me?” The Ironcrest Alpha’s voice darkened.
His pride was being torn apart before an audience.
“Tell me, Alpha Eldric.” Lucien regarded him calmly. “Is the daughter you’re offering as my daughter’s healer the same daughter whose scandal occupied every headline in Lunaris p>
Eldric froze.
Lucien continued mercilessly.
“The one publicly humiliated by Rowan Blackfang? The female who spent months manipulating Thane Blackridge? The same one who falsely claimed to be Jax Stillward of Whitepine’s daughter while benefiting from privileges that never belonged to her p>
Lucien’s expression remained perfectly composed.
“I wouldn’t entrust my daughter’s life to someone whose morals are so questionable p>
His eyes hardened.
“And I certainly have no interest in partnering with the father responsible for raising her p>
Daia inhaled sharply. The color drained from her face.
Around them, the scents of discomfort and fascination thickened.
Everyone knew the stories.
But hearing them spoken aloud in such a prestigious gathering felt like watching an execution. Eldric felt the ground vanish
beneath him. Humiliation burned hotter than fire.
His wolf surged violently beneath his skin.
A low growl rumbled from his chest.
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Predatory instincts stirred throughout the room.
“How dare you?” His fists clenched. Veins stood out along his neck. “You judge my worth based on Cora’s mistakes? Who do you think you are p>
Eldric snapped.
“You’re not even an Alpha like me. Just a lowly-ranked worker who stumbled into fortune p>
Lucien merely watched him.
“I don’t need your help, Sir Lucien.” Eldric laughed bitterly. “My daughter is a Luna. A mate of Rowan Blackfang. Founder of one of the largest tech empires in Verdanth.” A desperate note slipped into his words. “I can ask him instead p>
That finally earned a genuine reaction.
Lucien smiled.
“Then do it. Go to Rowan Blackfang.” The amusement in his eyes sharpened. “Ask him for help. And see whether he’ll offer you his hand or p>
His smile widened.
“…spit in your face p>
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