The Alpha's Regret Return Of The Betrayed Luna (Addison) novel Chapter 490

Chapter 490: Chapter 490 Discussion For Their Next Step

"Careful, the soup’s still a little hot. Let me blow on it for you," Levi said, lifting the spoon closer.

Addison shook her head. She felt like she was being treated like a child, but for her, the temperature felt just right, warm enough to soothe her hunger. As she swallowed, the heat spread from her throat down to her stomach, comforting and grounding.

"Alright, alright," Levi relented with a sigh. "Just slow down a little, or you’ll end up with a stomachache."

He reached out to wipe the corner of her lips, but Addison’s tongue darted out first, licking it clean.

Levi froze. Watching from so close, his gaze darkened, and for a brief moment, the urge to lean in and kiss her nearly got the better of him. 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

"By the way," Addison said calmly as she continued eating, "now that everyone has been evacuated, once Archmage Elric and the other mages recover, have them prepare to return to the designated temporary granary warehouse provided by the Royal Court."

She went on without pause. "We’ll also need to transport the supplies and animals, along with all the packs evacuated from the West. That workload would be too heavy for the mages alone, so the rest of us should handle the preparations. The mages only need to be responsible for opening the transportation portal."

She paused only briefly before continuing, her tone firm and unquestionable.

"Also, inform the Alpha King that we’ll be returning soon so he can make the necessary preparations on his end to receive both the people and the supplies."

She wasn’t asking for their opinions. Too many things were happening at once, and her father needed to be informed as soon as possible. Enemies were still lurking in the shadows, and she refused to leave her parents vulnerable or uninformed.

More than that, it had been far too long since she had last seen her children. Though they were hidden away in a safe house, that alone did little to ease her heart.

Only having them by her side, where she could protect them herself, would truly put her at ease.

Thinking of her children, Addison instinctively glanced toward Zion.

He noticed her secretive glance at him. Meeting her gaze, Zion offered a reassuring smile and a small nod, silently urging her to keep eating and regain her strength. Still, a trace of hesitation lingered in his eyes.

"Addie," he said gently after a moment, finally voicing his concern. "I think we should rest for two or three days before moving again. We still need to coordinate with the different packs traveling back to the capital with us. It’s going to be a long journey, and we should make sure all loose ends here are tied up first."

Though his words were practical, his true concern lay elsewhere. More than the logistics, Zion was worried about Addison’s condition, and that mattered far more to him than anything else.

"Didn’t we already discuss having Archmage Elric and the other mages open a portal to the designated pack, then travel a little leading to the designated warehouses in the Royal Capital?" Addison said, tilting her head slightly. She couldn’t understand why Zion seemed intent on stopping her from returning.

"We did," Zion replied, his tone measured. "But the mages have exhausted themselves. They’ve spent days maintaining the barrier and burned through a large amount of items and mana stones. I don’t think they have the resources or the strength left to build a teleportation portal back to the capital."

He paused, hesitation flickering across his expression before he continued, "Besides... I don’t think this is the best time for us to return to the capital."

She didn’t want to return to a palace already overturned.

Addison pursed her lips, a brief tremor of fear passing through her as the possibility sank in. Then she shook her head, forcing herself to steady her breathing.

"I understand your concerns," she said firmly. "But we can’t resolve this on our own. My father and mother need to know the truth; they’re the rulers of the kingdom, and they deserve to be informed."

She continued without hesitation, her resolve hardening. "More minds are better than just ours. We’ll need trusted allies to work with us. It’s already clear that we’re facing an organized faction, a powerful enemy that the four of us... No, even the five of us, can’t handle alone."

As she spoke, Addison was also reminded of something else, and that was that she now had four fated mates. The thought was both unbelievable and, judging by their reactions, more than a little irritating for the others.

Zion was the first to respond. He stiffened as if he’d been poked, then turned to look at her, his expression conflicted and tense.

"Addie... about that Chase guy," he began, then faltered, unsure how to continue.

Addison understood what Zion was trying to say, and she shook her head lightly. They didn’t have many options right now but to place a certain degree of trust in Chase. First, because he was her fated mate. And second, because she believed that what he had told both her and Levi was the truth. For now, trust was the only path forward.

"Let’s keep Chase’s existence a secret for the time being," Addison said, her tone steady. "I know you have concerns about his allegiance and his true purpose. And I believe Levi has already briefed you on what happened while I was unconscious, so it’s only natural for you to have reservations."