Third Person's POV
The next day, Lance appeared energetic, though his eyes were a bit bloodshot.
Adelaide was puzzled—how could he look so lively despite poor sleep?
Beyond the dark circles, his face and eyes seemed radiant.
After talking with Cedric last night, Cedric wasn't as scared and wary of Lance anymore. Now and then, he'd peek at Lance through the curtain.
In his mind, Lance was like Alpha Bentley—powerful yet just.
He only harmed enemies, not civilians, so there was no need to fear him.
Cedric kept telling himself this and gradually began to see Lance as a figure of authority, much like his grandfather or father.
And since Lance would be family, Cedric gradually began to trust him.
By the time they reached Cypress Valley, Cedric had approached Lance, even letting him hol
