Chapter 309: A Shift in Perspective

**Thelma Zane’s POV** In mid-September, Aldrich and I set off for the Shadow Pack, a journey that had been a long time coming. To shield my adoptive family and old friends from potential scrutiny, the royal family announced that Aldrich and I were embarking on a private honeymoon to the Shadow Pack. The itinerary was intentionally kept secret, and no media was permitted to follow or conduct interviews. Accompanying us were Dorothy, Jordin, Emma, Master Kevin, and a few others. Their presence was both comforting and surprising. Among them, the most unexpected was Master Kevin. Known for his academic brilliance and devotion to research, Master Kevin rarely left the confines of his library or laboratory. His decision to join us piqued my curiosity. On my wedding day, I had seen him standing on the viewing platform, holding a small, elegant wooden box with the initials "Y&Y" engraved on it. The sight of it had lingered in my mind, so before our departure, I visited Master Mary to