Edwin’s direct words caused a great uproar among the crowd. Warren and others were completely taken aback by his revelation.
I didn’t know what to do. I thought he would keep it a secret from them for now and didn’t expect him to reveal it at this very moment.
“Sylvia, you’re Alpha Leonard’s daughter? That’s just amazing!” Flora exclaimed, her bright eyes fixed on me with surprise and delight. However, the next second, she lowered her head and let out a deep sigh.
I knew why she did that. Flora had been helping me search for my father. But after finally finding him, the universe cruelly took him away from me-forever. No words could ever describe the regret and sorrow in my heart.
I patted her shoulder and reassured her in a comforting voice, “Don’t worry. I’m fine now. It’s still unfortunate, but I have to move on with my life.”
At this moment, the pack’s elders, as well as the Alphas who had traveled from other packs to attend the ceremony, began murmuring among themselves.
For werewolves, nothing was more important than their bloodline. When Edwin revealed that I was Leonard’s daughter, skepticism filled the air.
But I had been mentally preparing myself for such a reaction, and I didn’t care whether they believed it or not.
It didn’t matter what they thought now.
“If you don’t believe me, check this document,” Edwin said as he pulled out a paper bag and opened it. “These are not only Sylvia and Leonard’s paternity test results, but also a document written by Leonard himself when he was still alive. It clearly states that Sylvia will be officially recognized as the princess of the pack. Look at the stamp. You all know no one can forge an Alpha’s stamp.”
He held up the paper for everyone to see, then turned to me and added, “Leonard planned to tell you the truth after Alina’s wedding. He wanted to get your approval before announcing you as his biological daughter and holding a grand ceremony in your honor.”
I pursed my lips and took the document from his hand. The handwriting on it was firm and elegant, with the last stroke of each word lifting slightly at the end. It was clear that the person who wrote it was in a cheerful mood.
“Leonard was a tough man. He was probably too embarrassed to open up to you directly, so he recorded in a VCR everything he wanted to say. I’m afraid he never thought it would be used like this-to prove your innocence in front of the entire pack,” Edwin said with a mocking smile.
The next moment, an electronic screen in the distance flickered to life, and Edwin played the video for everyone to see.
Leonard’s face appeared on the screen. Although he was visibly ill, his expression radiated energy. With a rare wide smile, the recording revealed just how happy he was. Despite his kind demeanor, his body language showed hints of embarrassment and unease.
At the beginning of the video, he greeted me hesitantly before bursting into laughter, likely to hide his nervousness. But soon, his smile faded, and his tone grew serious.
“Sylvia, I’m your father-your biological father.”
A fresh wave of sadness and despair overcame me, and I found myself unable to hold back my tears.
“I’m not sure if you’re ready to accept me as your father, but it doesn’t matter. From now on, I’ll always be here to protect you, watch you get married, and have children. If you don’t mind, I’d love to help you take care of your kids. I know I owe you a lot, and I hope you can give me a chance to make it up to you.”
Leonard paused, his expression hesitant and a bit timid. After a long silence, he asked softly, “So, would you like to call me Dad?”
And with that, the video ended.
At that moment, I couldn’t hold back my tears any longer.
Rufus’ POV
Leonard’s VCR brought a huge impact on Sylvia, and it became hard for her to calm down. She burst into tears and yelled at the top of her lungs.
I reached out to hug her. I felt so bad for her, but I didn’t know what to do.
In the past, no matter how sad she was, she would always try her best to restrain herself. That was because she usually didn’t want the others to see how much pain she truly was feeling.
She had never cried like this in front of everybody, until today.
Edwin squatted in front of Sylvia as he guiltily said, “I’m so sorry, Sylvia. Leonard’s death was a big blow to me. I fell ill and forgot to tell you about the video sooner.”
Sylvia sobbed so hard that she could hardly speak. She shook her head to show that she didn’t blame him for what happened.
Edwin sighed. “Even though Leonard failed to tell you the truth in person, he had already thought of you as his own daughter. Fate plays cruel tricks on us sometimes.”
“I understand,” Sylvia said in an audible whisper, trying her best to hold back her tears. “To me, he has long been my father.”
Tears welled up in Edwin’s eyes. He didn’t say anything more after that. With a long sigh, he stood up and handed me the video and documents that Leonard left. “Prince Rufus, please keep them for Sylvia.”
He looked at Sylvia as he spoke. He probably knew that she was emotionally unstable now. “Leonard’s biggest wish was to see you guys get married. Remember to tell me the big news, okay? I want to witness that moment for Leonard.”
I had mixed feelings about what he said, but I nodded in response. “I will. Please take care of yourself, Edwin. I’m sure Leonard doesn’t want to see you like this.”
Not long after Leonard’s death, Edwin, who used to be so resilient, had turned sickly pale. The sadness that he was bearing had crushed him, and he was no longer as energetic as before.
Edwin forced a smile. “Don’t worry; the pack is still in chaos and I still have so much to take care of. I won’t go join Leonard any time soon.”
I felt a little relieved upon hearing that and didn’t say anything else.
The ceremony ended just like that. The audiences left one after another, and we were the only ones left.
Alina had been imprisoned, but we still didn’t know how we could punish her for what she had done.
Sylvia and I proposed to let her pay for what she did by sentencing her to death.
However, Owen and Edwin didn’t want to see her die in front of their own eyes, and I understood why. They watched Alina grow up, and although she had committed an unforgivable crime, they thought it was too cruel to kill her.
“She’s still Leonard’s daughter,” Owen explained with a sigh as he clasped his hands behind his back. “And he was always worried about her before he died. He loved her.”
Warren had an indifferent expression on his face as he said, “Alina said that Noreen cast a spell on her. Maybe we can interrogate her first so we can get more information.”
“Alina already turned to Noreen. She asked Noreen to kill Chet, so she deserves it. No matter what her original intention is, it doesn’t change the fact that she stabbed Leonard to death. She can’t get away with it,” Sylvia retorted.
Warren and Owen fell silent the moment she said that.
“Why don’t we lock her up and interrogate her first?” Edwin calmly suggested. “After we catch Noreen, we can then decide what to do with them.”
Sylvia hesitated for a moment before she nodded. “That’s fine by me, but I want to see Alina first. Alone.”
She shifted her gaze at me, asking for my permission.
I didn’t want her to see Alina alone, but I couldn’t bear to see her like this either, so I agreed.
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