The Alpha's Regret Return Of The Betrayed Luna (Addison) novel Chapter 469

Chapter 469: Chapter 469 Reaching The Temporary Shelter

Levi, still holding Archmage Elric gently in his jaws, looked exhausted, so he didn’t pull back when Zion prepared to carry Addison on his back. Zion shifted into his wolf form, nudging Addison’s leg to help her climb up. Once she was securely on his back, the group resumed their run, putting as much distance as possible between themselves and the biochemical mist.

They ran for several more miles without stopping, heading straight for the temporary shelter. Zion led at the forefront, followed by Levi, while the rest maintained their formation. Everyone was exhausted, but no one slowed. The only goal now was to keep moving, no matter how drained their bodies felt.

Addison didn’t say a word. She forced herself not to dwell on what she had just witnessed, but the images refused to fully leave her mind. Instead, they hardened her resolve.

More than ever, she was convinced that Royal Alchemist Malveric needed to be pushed to develop their own pesticide, one that was safe for humans and animals, yet lethal to pests. If they succeeded, disasters like the locust swarm would never be allowed to grow unchecked again.

With a reliable pesticide of their own, they could also significantly increase crop yields every harvest. Pests would no longer devour fields before they could be reaped, one of the main reasons their grain and vegetable production sometimes fell short.

This wasn’t just about preventing another tragedy; it was about securing their future.

More importantly, they needed to return to the Royal Capital as soon as possible to inform her father, the Alpha King, of everything that had transpired in the West. Only then could a thorough investigation be launched into the matters they had already been wary of, and proper preparations be made for the worst.

"Grrr..." Zion growled, but it wasn’t hostile or aggressive. It was a low, restrained sound meant to pull Addison back to her senses, a reflex born from worry over her mental state. He didn’t even want to imagine what she might do if the worst truly came to pass.

If Levi and the others already knew about the demonic insects, then why had they still used a biochemical agent? The contradiction gnawed at him, but Zion forced himself not to jump to conclusions. There wasn’t time for that now.

Pushing the questions aside, he focused on running, even as his body screamed in protest because it was already stretched to its limits from sprinting back and forth between the temporary shelter and the Golden Hue Pack and then back.

Without stopping, they ran at full speed. Nearly three hours later, they finally reached the perimeter of the temporary shelter.

The moment Zion and the others crossed into range, the shelter erupted into high alert. Werewolves snapped to attention, instincts flaring. Maxwell was already sprinting to the front line, his eyes fixed on the figures charging toward them. From the distance and timing alone, he was far more inclined to believe the incoming werewolves were enemies.

After all, Zion had only left earlier. No matter how he calculated it, returning this soon didn’t make sense. Maxwell lifted his hand and signaled sharply. The werewolves around him moved at once, falling into formation.

"Hold your formation. Be ready to attack at any second!" Maxwell commanded as he took position at the front, muscles coiled, ready to shift at a moment’s notice.

"Understood, Alpha Maxwell!" Warriors from different packs roared in unison as they spread out and took their positions.

"Alpha Maxwell—!" A scout who had rushed ahead came sprinting back, panting hard. "I-It’s the princess! She’s with Alpha Zion!"

The moment the words fell, the tension snapped.

Weapons were lowered, claws retracted, and battle stances dissolved. The warriors straightened and stepped aside, forming a clear path down the road. Heads dipped in respect as they prepared to welcome Addison and the others back, who were safe, victorious, and returned from a successful mission.

"The princess is back! They’re back!" the warriors cheered.

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