A Female Alpha’s Revenge novel Chapter 699

Chapter 699

Third Person’s POV

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Adelaide stepped back into the room and shut the door, cutting off the noise from the rest of the house.

Since he couldn’t get his leg wet, Lance had to sit in the shower stall, leaning forward while Adelaide washed his hair, both of them being extra careful not to splash the bandaged foot.

The bathroom was thick with steam and the faint, earthy scent of agarwood.

Even though Lance felt like a total invalid needing a nurse, he felt his muscles slowly unknot as Adelaide’s fingers worked through his hair, massaging his scalp.

The mating bond hummed softly between them.

Against all odds, a wave of pure sweetness and happiness washed over him.

Those hands, which usually gripped daggers or signed off on pack legislation, were now tending to him with incredible gentleness.

Lance actually caught himself thinking that if he hadn’t wiped out so hard, he might never have scored this kind of VIP treatment.

Once his hair was clean, Adelaide began to meticulously towel it dry.

Lance leaned his head against her stomach, staying silent for a long time before finally grumbling, “My mother was totally hallucinating earlier. That whole mosquito bite story… don’t believe a word of it.”

“I don’t even remember what she said, honey,” she replied softly.

Lance’s voice was still muffled against her.

“You must be so disappointed. When I told you about this last night, you were looking forward to a real date. Instead, you got a front–row seat to a total disaster.”

Adelaide couldn’t help but chuckle. “Disappointed? Why? Don’t forget, I grew up in Frostfang. The mountains are in my blood. Besides, didn’t you think that frozen wasteland was actually pretty epic?”

Her tone turned incredibly tender. “The main thing is being with you. As long as we’re together, I’m happy doing absolutely nothing.”

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In reality, from the moment he suggested climbing Yellowstone Mountain, she knew the only highlight of the day was likely going to be the lunch at Skyview Tower.

“For real?” Lance snapped his head up, pinning her with his gaze. “You’re happy just because it’s me?”

Adelaide looked away instantly.

“Moon Goddess, help me.” She had to summon every ounce of willpower she possessed not to burst out laughing right then and there.

Looking at Lance–with a goose–egg–sized lump on his head and that “kicked puppy” look in his eyes–was a test of spirit.

Honestly, Tommy was innocent; nobody could look at him like this and keep a straight face.

“Of course it’s for real,” Adelaide said, moving behind him to finish drying his hair as a. distraction.

“You won’t even look me in the eye when you say it,” Lance said, sounding even more hurt. “You’re totally dodging.”

Adelaide paused. As a perfect Gamma who could kill on the battlefield, run a Pack, and manage a moody mate, she took a deep breath, stepped back around, and forced herself to lock eyes with him.

“Honey, I might not say it much, but I truly love every second we spend toge–ha–choo!”

Adelaide spun away just in time to sneeze.

“Sorry… I think I caught a cold.”

The second she said it, Lance’s Alpha protective streak went into overdrive. He scrambled to his feet, shouting for the omega staff outside.

“Get some herbal cold tea brewing! Double the ginger and honey, now!”

“I’ll go tell them myself,” Adelaide said, seizing the opportunity to bolt from the room.

A while later, they both downed a massive bowl of steaming ginger tea.

Afterward, Adelaide used the excuse of checking on Priscilla to avoid another face–to–face with Lance. She knew if she caught one more glimpse of that lump on his forehead, she was going

to lose it.

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Priscilla was in the living room, her earlier irritation gone, chatting with Paisley.

Susie, one of the omegas, walked in with a fresh tray of snacks.

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Seeing Adelaide, she smiled warmly. “Great timing, Luna Adelaide. I’ve got some ginger sponge cakes right out of the oven. I was just about to bring you some.”

Adelaide thanked her and took a seat on the velvet sofa.

“So, how did he actually fall, Adelaide?” Paisley asked, nibbling on a cake.

She hadn’t dared enter the bedroom carlier, so she hadn’t seen the carnage firsthand, though Priscilla had described the fall as “comically tragic.”

As his mate, Adelaide had to protect Lance’s reputation.

She told a smooth lie, “There was some black ice on the slope. It was just too slick, and he lost his footing.”

Priscilla pursed her lips.

“What was he thinking, climbing a mountain in this weather? Why couldn’t he just stay home? It’s a rare day off.”

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