Third Person's POV Adelaide appreciated Clarissa's kindness but shook her head. "If I rely on your favor to defy Priscilla, she'll only resent me more once Lance and I are truly mated. And while you can protect me today, you can't shield me in the Blackthorn Pack tomorrow." Clarissa looked at her and said, "You're always so sensible. It breaks my heart." Clarissa's white musk pheromones suddenly formed a laurel branch shape, gently wrapping around her wrist. "It's just Priscilla—spoiled by my family and me, with a willful personality. When she moves to the Blackthorn Pack to live with you, you might have to endure some sufferings," Clarissa said. "Today, let's see what she says. If she's too outrageous, I'll reprimand her," Clarissa added. Adelaide smiled and said, "Thank you for you