The Alpha's Regret Return Of The Betrayed Luna (Addison) novel Chapter 422

Chapter 422: Chapter 422 Can We Talk?

Despite his own exhaustion, Zion still held himself with the steady, commanding bearing of a king upon his lofty throne. Maxwell sat beside him, wearing the same calm, powerful expression. Faced with the two of them, both radiating an undeniable aura of dominance and leadership, the mage could only bow his head in reverence before taking his leave.

"Thank you, Alpha Zion, Alpha Maxwell, for your magnanimity. I was merely doing my duty... If you’ll excuse me, I will retire for the night," the mage said, bowing deeply in gratitude.

After all, resources within the mage tower were never plentiful. Every mage had to compete fiercely for them; some materials came from distant continents, others were rare to the point of extinction. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

And if one wished to continue research or pursue magical advancements, they either had to secure those resources by their own hands or battle countless others within the tower for access. With so many mages and so few supplies, every crystal, scroll, or herb was a prize.

That was why Alpha Zion and Alpha Maxwell’s promise meant so much to him. To be acknowledged and rewarded for what he considered a minor task made him feel more valued than any victory in the tower’s endless competitions. For the first time in a long while, he felt truly appreciated.

The mage finally left Zion’s room, leaving Zion and Maxwell alone, but their work was far from over. As leaders of their respective packs, they have more experience in dealing with this kind of situation; they knew that informing the nearby packs of the situation was not the end of their task; it was only the beginning.

After resting their weary bodies, they sat quietly for ten minutes and sipped some water to soothe their parched throats from hours of speaking. Once they felt sufficiently recovered, they stood before the table, stowed away the communication crystal, and turned their attention to the map.

Now came the meticulous planning, and that is setting the rendezvous point. They needed a location that was both safe and accessible to all the nearby packs. They also had to consider distances, routes, and potential ambush points, ensuring the path was defensible if attacked. There were countless factors to weigh, and they knew they would have to deliberate carefully to get it right.

While Zion and Maxwell were busy planning, Addison stirred awake in her room. Unsure of how long she had slept, she groggily propped herself up on the bed. The familiar scents of Maxwell and Zion lingered faintly in the air, but something felt off; some subtle trace seemed missing, though she couldn’t quite put her finger on it.

Looking around, the room was dark and silent, and she realized she was alone. Feeling slightly parched, she slowly rose from the bed and noticed a glass of water on the bedside table.

A small smile tugged at her lips; one of her mates had thoughtfully prepared it for her in case she woke up. She drank it in one gulp, then set the glass down.

As her eyes adjusted to the dim light, she could make out the shadowy shapes of the furniture around the room. With no one else present, she decided to see what she could do to help the rest of the pack.

After all, she knew no one was likely resting properly tonight.

Addison stepped out of her room, but the moment she did, she felt an inexplicable pull toward one particular room.

Suddenly, the piece that had felt missing earlier clicked in her mind. In the chaotic turn of her emotions earlier, she hadn’t paid much attention to her surroundings or to the people around her, and now she realized her oversight.

Both Maxwell and Zion had spent time beside her in her room, but Levi... he seemed never to have stepped inside. And now, a quiet question began to form in her mind: ’Why?’

’How could I fail to notice the shift in his emotions?’ Addison chided herself. She realized she had been so consumed by her own feelings and turmoil that she hadn’t taken the time to consider anyone else.

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