But Chase only chuckled, his deep, magnetic voice sounds like a melody to Addison’s ears. Hearing the two of them banter like this, free of growls and snarls from territorial mates, felt like a breath of fresh air. She realized that, although Chase appeared more serious than Maxwell and Zion combined, he was actually surprisingly laid-back and easy to get along with.
Or so she thought. She had no idea of the storm brewing inside him, the constant pull of wanting to possess and claim his mate entirely, like any Alpha would, but he pushed those thoughts away with sheer will, careful not to scare her.
"Alright, stop fooling around. There’s only an hour left before dawn breaks. If we don’t make a move now, you’ll be spotted, either by the warriors guarding the borders of the Golden Hue Pack, or by someone your master sent to monitor us, if there’s any." Levi said, trying to salvage his dignity.
But as soon as he finished speaking, he noticed Chase’s expression turn thoughtful. What Levi said clearly struck a nerve, especially the last part. Chase slowly nodded. Now that he had officially become Addison’s mate and her insider on the enemy’s side, they had already discussed how often they could meet to exchange intel and the methods they would use.
That meant he had to be extremely cautious, especially now that he and Greg had failed the mission.
But just the thought of having to leave the moment he had finally met his fated mate felt like his chest was being torn apart. He didn’t want to go, couldn’t. For the first time, real jealousy and envy crept into his heart, directed at Zion, Maxwell, and Levi. They could stay by Addison’s side, protect her openly, support her, and be her strength whenever she needed it.
The realization stung, leaving a faint ache behind.
But Chase steadied himself and forced those feelings down.
’No. There are things only I can do, things Addison can rely on me for. My role is different... and just as important. I shouldn’t compare myself to them.’
Reassured by that thought, Chase looked at Addison’s beautiful face one last time. Then he leaned down and pressed a lingering kiss to her lips, as if imprinting the moment into his very soul.
After the kiss, Chase forced himself to pull away and spoke in a low, steady voice."Alright. I’ll leave your safety to Levi, but you must protect yourself as well. Don’t act recklessly or put yourself in danger."
He paused, his gaze darkening. "If anything happens to you, I will come running back, no matter what’s waiting for me afterward."
There was a faint edge of threat in his words, not directed at her, but at fate itself. Addison understood his meaning clearly. She could only nod, a soft chuckle escaping her as warmth and reassurance filled her chest.
"Alright, don’t worry," Addison said calmly. "You already know from our previous encounters that we’re not the kind of people who gamble blindly. We value our lives, but we don’t cling to them so tightly that we’re afraid to take risks when they matter."
Her smile was light, yet the determination in her eyes was razor-sharp.
"We’re not gambling for the sake of gambling. We’re gambling to win, to end this war against your master. And now that you’re with us, the stakes may be higher, but so are our chances of victory."
As she spoke, an air of authority and quiet confidence radiated from her, as though she were already looking far beyond the present and into a future she was certain to claim. She was like a spider lily, beautiful, elegant, and lethally resolute.
Seeing her like this, the tight knot in Chase’s chest finally loosened, his restless heart settling at last.
"Alright... I’ll listen to you," Chase said softly.


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