The Alpha's Regret: Return Of The Betrayed Luna

Chapter 190: Chapter 190 Reconnecting With Her Wolf?

She had felt it, just for a fleeting moment, her wolf had connected with her. It was brief, like a sudden gust of wind brushing past her soul, but unmistakable. Ever since arriving in this territory, something had felt off, like a tension in the air she couldn’t quite place.

But to think she would actually feel that bond with her wolf again... it had taken her by surprise. And just as quickly as it came, it vanished, leaving her drained, as if her body had reached for a power it could no longer hold. It was explosive.

She had no idea what she’d done or how it happened, but somehow, she had connected with her wolf. She didn’t know if it was a fluke or a breakthrough, but she chose to take it as a good sign.

Maybe her wolf was finally awakening... or responding to her. The thought alone sent a surge of happiness through her veins, eclipsing even the lingering fatigue left behind by that sudden burst of energy that had exploded within her like a bomb.

”A-Addie, what was that?!” Zion asked, eyes wide with a mix of excitement and disbelief. He stared at her as if seeing her for the first time. That surge of power, raw, wild, and overwhelming, had hit him square in the face, and it was unlike anything he’d ever felt before.

What shocked him even more was how Shura, usually hotheaded and never one to back down, had instantly gone silent, retreating without a word. Zion had never managed to shut him up like that, not once.

Now, Shura wasn’t responding at all. It was like they’d been cut off from each other entirely. Was he shaken? Disconnected? Zion couldn’t tell; this had never happened before. But what really floored him was the realization: Addison, whose wolf was supposed to be sealed, the one who couldn’t even shift... had just released a power that could only come from her wolf. And judging by the light in her eyes, the thrill on her face, she felt it too.

Looking around, Addison noticed even the female Tigrens staring at her with wide-eyed fear. None of them could believe what had just happened; she had forced them to shift back with a single roar, without uttering a single command.

Addison shook her head; she didn’t have an answer yet.

Even she knew this wasn’t normal. She’d heard stories about how powerful she used to be... how Aurora, her wolf, was a fierce and legendary warrior. But nothing had ever suggested she could do this.

Still, that was a mystery for another time. Right now, they needed to regain control of the situation and steer it back to what truly mattered, the negotiation. They had strayed too far from the reason they came.

Still catching her breath, Addison turned her gaze to Leon, who stood frozen, staring at her as if seeing her for the first time. ”Chieftain Leon,” she said coolly, ”are we still negotiating, or is the deal off the table?”

Although she desperately needed the biochemical agent, showing her urgency would only give him more leverage, especially now, when he seemed so fixated on claiming her. Playing it cool was her best move. If she acted like she was ready to walk away, it might shift the balance back in her favor. It was a gamble, but one she was willing to take.

Besides, she was itching to return home and figure out what had just happened to her, what had changed in her body, and what that sudden surge of power truly meant.

Even the Royal Advisor and Elric had gotten to their feet, visibly shaken, still trying to process what they had just witnessed as their eyes remained locked on Addison.

After a brief pause, Leon finally looked at Addison, a slow, blooming smile spreading across his face. ”Indeed, I’ve been thoughtless as the host of this negotiation. I offer my sincere apologies,” he said, his tone unusually polite.

The sudden shift in his demeanor made Addison more wary than reassured. It was too abrupt, too well-timed, and although she had no concrete evidence, her instincts screamed that this was anything but genuine. Still, she couldn’t afford to speak carelessly now.

Then her gaze drifted, ’unintentionally’, toward her mates. And the moment her eyes landed on Zion’s bare torso, her knees nearly buckled. Whether it was the mate bond or the fact that she hadn’t been with any man since Zion, her body responded instantly.

Heat rushed through her veins, and her breath hitched as her eyes lingered on the defined ridges of his abs... and lower, where the outline of his glorious package was still clearly dangling around.

Her core tightened with want, and she had to forcefully tear her gaze away, cheeks flushing, mind spinning. ’Get it together’, she scolded herself silently.

Addison’s eyes turned glassy, her breath slightly uneven as her heart pounded against her chest. Heat rushed to her face, and she tried to steady herself, but the effect of the earlier moment lingered.

Sensing the shift in atmosphere, Leon spoke again, his voice casual but laced with meaning. ”Let’s continue the negotiation later. For now, I suggest we all get dressed and reconvene in a more... suitable environment.”

Addison didn’t object this time; most of her companions needed a change of clothes anyway, especially after their earlier garments had been shredded during their shifts. Leon shot a sharp glare at the Tigren women still seated on the ground, their faces pale with fear. At his unspoken command, they quickly scrambled away.

Moments later, a few Tigren warriors entered, carrying folded clothes and directing Zion and the others to nearby tents to change. Addison, too, was led to a separate tent by one of the slightly older female Tigren. Her own clothes were bloodstained from when the Royal Advisor shielded her earlier, and continuing to wear her white shirt was no longer an option.

Lost in thought, Addison quietly followed the woman into the tent. Once inside, she was handed a new set of garments, though calling it that felt generous. She stared at the unfamiliar fabric, unsure how to even begin wearing it, and gave the woman a helpless, slightly embarrassed look.

The woman chuckled kindly, clearly used to this reaction. ”Take off your clothes,” she said gently. ”I’ll help you.”

With little choice, Addison stripped off her bloodied clothes and set them aside. The Tigren woman worked quickly and with practiced ease, wrapping the soft, silky cloth around her body and tying a golden rope snugly around her waist, accentuating her curves. Another section of the fabric was drawn up and tied at the back, transforming the piece into something between a gown and ceremonial garb, elegant, but revealing, especially across the chest where it subtly showcased her cleavage.

The silk garment had long slits on both sides, revealing Addison’s long, slender legs with each step she took.

”Woah! Princess, you look absolutely stunning in this!” the woman gasped in admiration.

To offset the revealing nature of the outfit and maintain an air of dignity, she quickly added some golden accessories, an elegant necklace draped around Addison’s neck, bangles on her wrists and ankles, and a delicate headpiece that rested like a crown atop her hair.