The Alpha's Regret Return Of The Betrayed Luna (Addison) novel Chapter 498

Chapter 498: Chapter 498 The Children

With his support, their confidence in facing their enemies grew. After all, the Mage Tower had always opposed dark forces that disrupted the natural balance of the world, a principle aligned with their own cause. It was only natural for Archmage Elric to side with the Alpha King and Addison in confronting threats like the Dark Witches.

And now, with demons entering the picture as well, it was clear just how dire and chaotic the situation had become. Yet knowing they were not alone in this fight offered a glimmer of hope amidst the mounting danger.

"I truly appreciate your loyalty, Elric," the Alpha King said, bowing his head slightly in respect toward the old archmage.

They had formed their alliance over a decade ago, and since then, Elric had erected a powerful barrier around the Royal Palace. That barrier had done more than simply protect the royal grounds; it had silently safeguarded the royal family for years.

Without it, the spies now lurking within the palace might not have needed to scheme or bribe their way through. The enemy could have simply sent assassins to end the Alpha King’s life, especially during the three years Addison was missing, when the kingdom was at its most vulnerable.

The barrier had prevented any unauthorized entry, forcing their enemies to rely on infiltration instead.

And because of that... they had come to realize that the real threat was not outside the palace walls, but hidden among the people closest to them.

"Your Majesty, there’s no need for such formality," Archmage Elric replied humbly. "We’ve worked side by side for over a decade. This is simply what I should do."

His modesty only deepened the Alpha King’s respect for him.

Watching the two men continue exchanging gratitude, Addison realized they might go on like this for a while if she didn’t step in. So she asked the question that had been weighing on her heart for a very long.

"Father... Mother... how are my little ones?" She didn’t even notice that her voice trembled at the end, nor that the corners of her eyes had begun to redden.

The shift in her tone immediately stopped both men.

The Alpha King looked toward her, but beneath the table, the Queen had already pinched his thigh sharply, silently reminding him to answer carefully.

"Sweetheart, your children are doing well. Actually..." the Alpha King began, then paused, clearly struggling to find the right words.

Seeing his hesitation only made Addison more anxious.

"What is it, Father?" she asked, her voice rising slightly.

"Don’t worry, Addie. The children are fine," the Queen gently cut in, giving her mate another discreet pinch beneath the table before he could say anything unnecessary.

She knew how easily he might blurt out something that would only burden their daughter further. Addison already had far too much on her shoulders. What he had almost revealed wasn’t directly about the children, but it was something that, if mishandled, could potentially affect them. The Queen believed it was better to deal with it quietly on their end and let Addison see things for herself when she returned, rather than distract her now.

"After you left, the children ran a fever for two days," the Queen continued calmly. "That’s why your father became a little tense when you asked about them."

Hearing this, a faint buzzing filled Addison’s head. She knew her children were under Silas’ blessing as a Saintess; no ordinary illness should have been able to touch them. Yet her mother had just said the fever lingered for two days after she left. 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

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