The Alpha's Regret: Return Of The Betrayed Luna

Chapter 184: Chapter 184 Levi Making His Move

Addison didn’t respond with words; she simply nodded, her expression solemn and resolute. This was her first official mission, her chance to prove herself not just to her father, but to her people. She had faced difficult Alphas before, and back then, she had been weaker, less experienced. Now, she was stronger, wiser, and she believed she could strike an even better deal with the Chieftain of the Tigren.

”Alright, take them with you,” the Alpha King said with a sigh of reluctant approval. If it were up to him, he would have led the negotiation himself. But his position in the Royal Palace bound him, and sending his daughter in his stead tore at his heart. His mate, gripping his hand tightly, looked anxiously at Addison. But Addison offered them a reassuring smile and a firm nod, which eased their worry, if only a little.

Zion needed only a second to make up his mind. Earlier, he had planned to check something behind the main palace, but whatever it was, it could wait. It wasn’t going anywhere. Letting Addison go alone was not an option. He stepped forward, volunteering without hesitation.

When Maxwell and Levi also offered to accompany her, Zion’s possessive instincts flared. But he swallowed them down. He understood that more protection for Addison was never a bad thing.

Shura, however, was not so composed. The wolf sulked in the corner, growling low in its throat, and muttering in frustration, ”Mate. Mine.”

Not long after, Elric opened another portal to the grasslands where the Tigren Tribe resided. There was no need for him to explain anything to Addison, she already knew the plan laid out by her father. More importantly, she understood that no matter how airtight their preparations seemed, the Chieftain’s unpredictable nature could easily unravel everything with a single unexpected demand.

So rather than waste time overanalyzing potential outcomes, they chose to face him directly and adapt on the spot.

Once the portal stabilized, Elric and the Royal Advisor stepped through first. Zion followed close behind, his expression grim, like a man heading into battle. Then came Maxwell, who paused just before entering. He turned back to Addison and offered her a reassuring smile. It helped more than he probably realized.

Next was Lance. Then, before Levi stepped in, he gently took Addison’s hand and asked, ”Are you ready?”

His voice was calm and grounding, steady, just like in those years when they used to travel together from one territory to another, negotiating trade deals. The familiar tone stirred something warm in Addison’s chest, and she smiled at him, nostalgia softening her expression.

”I’m a little nervous,” Addison admitted honestly, ”but more than that, I’m actually looking forward to it.”

Levi chuckled softly. Without warning, he slipped an arm around her waist, pulling her gently closer. He leaned in until his lips were just beside her ear.

”You’ve got this... mate,” he murmured teasingly, the word mate slipping from his tongue like silk.

Then, he pressed a feather-light kiss to the shell of her ear.

The effect was immediate. Addison felt a flutter in her stomach, like butterfly wings brushing from the inside. A shiver ran down her spine, and heat rushed through her, catching her completely off guard. Her body’s reaction was so strong, she could feel her core tighten in response.

Levi caught her flustered expression and smiled wider, clearly amused and pleased.

”Hmm...” he inhaled slowly, his eyes sparkling with knowing mischief. ”Looks like your body’s reacting to me. That’s good... At least I know, as much as I want you, you want me too... even if you won’t say it out loud.”

This was a side of Levi she hadn’t quite seen before, confident, seductive, and more daring than usual. He’d always been kind and considerate, the perfect gentleman. But now, he was teasing her openly, pushing her boundaries just to see how she would react.

And it worked.

She was too embarrassed to look at him directly, her cheeks flushed with heat and desire, so instead, she turned toward the portal and stepped through, with Levi right at her side, still wearing that smug grin.

As soon as they stepped out on the other side of the portal, Zion, Maxwell, and Lance instinctively turned to look back, expecting Addison to follow closely behind.

What they saw made each of them freeze.

Levi was practically glued to her side, his expression lit with mischief and barely restrained desire. Addison, on the other hand, had a noticeable flush across her cheeks, her eyes avoiding everyone’s gaze. One subtle whiff of the air told them everything; they could smell her arousal. She was already reacting to Levi.

Levi looked smug.

Maxwell’s jaw clenched. Regret hit him hard and fast; he should have been the one by her side. Possessiveness surged in his chest, and an involuntary growl escaped his throat, low and dangerous.

Zion reacted even quicker.

With one sharp movement, he closed the distance and grabbed Levi by the collar, ready to yank him away from Addison. His eyes blazed with barely controlled fury.

But Levi didn’t even flinch.

In fact, he looked mildly amused, as if Zion’s anger was nothing more than a passing breeze. His wolf, unfazed and utterly cheeky, egged him on from within.

”What was that? Just a kiss on the ear, really?” the wolf sneered. ”What are you, twelve? She’s our mate, give her a real kiss already.”

Levi barely resisted the urge to laugh. His wolf clearly had no shame, and now, neither did he.

But as much as his wolf teased him, there was truth in his words. Levi’s actions, though seemingly bold, were actually calculated, innocent enough on the surface, but carefully measured.

He wasn’t trying to overwhelm Addison; he was probing, testing her response. After all, he used to be her Gamma, someone she trusted deeply, but not necessarily someone she saw in a romantic light. Changing that kind of bond wouldn’t happen overnight.

He needed to know where he stood.

Seeing that she didn’t pull away, that her body reacted instinctively to him, was a promising sign. If he had pushed too far, too fast, her feelings for him might have become tangled in discomfort or confusion. And Levi didn’t want that.

He would rather take it slow, chipping away at her defenses bit by bit, until she grew used to the idea of them, until it felt natural. Then, and only then, would he stop holding back.

”You clearly know nothing about romance, all you care about is mating and fucking,” Levi teased his wolf with a smirk.

His wolf grumbled in response, then rolled its eyes and laid down, inside his mind, pretending to ignore him. But the soft thump of its wagging tail gave it away; it was clearly pleased. After all, they had waited so long to find their mate, only to realize she’d been beside them all along.

”Let’s go,” Addison said, her voice cutting through the tension like a blade.

It snapped Zion out of his brewing aggression and brought everyone back to focus. Lance pursed his lips as he watched Addison, now flanked by her fated mates, each silently vying for her attention while shooting subtle glares at one another. Sparks of rivalry crackled in the air, so thick she could practically feel them brush against her skin.