The Alpha's Regret: Return Of The Betrayed Luna

Chapter 491: Chapter 491 Discussion For Their Next Step 2

She continued, her gaze unwavering. ”But right now, he’s our best option. Having someone on the inside, someone who can keep an eye on the enemy, gives us a chance to avoid dangers we might not otherwise see.”

Addison exhaled softly. ”Our enemies already have countless eyes following our every move. It’s only fair that we have one on their side as well. We may not yet know who our true enemy is, but this is far better than walking blindly as we did before.”

Now was the best time to show her stance about Chase in front of her other mates, so Addison didn’t hesitate to say all this.

Zion clenched his teeth, forcing down the surge of displeasure rising in his chest. He knew his ego was at fault, stirred by the sudden appearance of another man who had become Addison’s mate, and worse, one who was already playing a crucial role in helping her.

Compared to that, Zion couldn’t help but feel useless; unlike Chase, he was still struggling to figure out how best to protect and support her. Chase’s arrival had thrown that insecurity back to him.

Even so, reason prevailed. Addison was right. Having someone positioned on the enemy’s side, someone acting as their eyes, was far better than walking blindly through a minefield laid by unseen foes. At the very least, it gave them a chance to map the dangers ahead and plan a path around them.

With that realization, Zion said nothing. Levi and Maxwell followed suit, each quietly weighing Chase’s role in their next move.

”You have a point, Addie,” Maxwell said after a moment. ”We’ll follow your directives. That said, it would still be wiser for us to remain here for now and refine our next steps before returning to the Royal Capital.”

He continued evenly, ”We’re not trying to stop you from informing your parents; on the contrary, they absolutely deserve to know the truth so they can prepare on their end. What we’re suggesting is that we stay here while they work quietly in the capital.”

”Once we’ve settled things on our side and have a clearer plan in place, we can return. By then, the enemy’s attention will likely be fixed on us, giving your parents room to act discreetly, while redistributing forces and strengthening defenses where needed.”

Maxwell looked to her. ”What do you think?”

Addison understood what Maxwell was trying to say; she truly did.

Still, she couldn’t stop worrying about her children. When she had left them, they had been running fevers, and since then she hadn’t had a single chance to check on them. Her mission in the western part of the kingdom had left her with no choice but to keep her distance.

It wasn’t that she didn’t miss them. It was because she missed them too much. She was terrified that any attempt to reach out might expose them. It would have been one thing if Zion or her other mates knew, but what if the enemy found out? ℴ

That fear was the reason she had kept silent all this time, never mentioning them, never trying to contact them, no matter how badly her heart ached.

This was the first time she had ever been so far away from her children since they were born. Wanting to return to them, yet being unable to do so, left her restless and uneasy, and she knew that feeling was only natural.

She felt a twinge of hesitation at Maxwell’s suggestion. But, pushing too hard would only make her restlessness look suspicious, as to why she was so eager to return so soon. Besides, Maxwell had already laid out a solid plan and was letting her father, the Alpha King, prepare on their side. Turning it down would make her appear unreasonable.

She could only trust that her parents were doing their best to care for her little ones, while keeping them safe to the best of their ability.

Addison pursed her lips, forcing down the discomfort swelling in her chest. ”Alright,” she said finally, her voice calm but firm. ”I’ll take this chance to recover to my peak before returning. For now, let the mages rest, and have the other warriors gather the materials needed to open a teleportation portal from here to the designated pack closest to the Royal Capital border.”

Even as she spoke, she pressed down the longing she felt to be with her children, burying it beneath duty and strategy.

”Alright, I’ll take charge of this matter, so you can rest assured, and rest well,” Levi said, setting the bowl of fish soup aside. He ruffled Addison’s hair gently, noticing that something weighed on her mind.

He knew she wasn’t ready to share it, and pressing her would only put her in an awkward position. The best he could do was support her quietly from the side, exactly what he did best. In doing so, he hoped to ease some of the pressure she carried.

”Then Maxwell and I will keep things secure in this temporary shelter,” Zion said, his eyes fixed on Addison as he watched her every expression. ”We’ll alternate leading teams outside to gather all the materials the mages need to construct the teleportation portal, while the one remaining here protects the shelter. Over these three days, we’ll also clean up the area. As for informing the Alpha King, let’s do that tonight. What do you think, Addie?”

As he laid out the plan, he noticed Addison’s tense expression soften slightly. That small shift told him she agreed with this approach.

”Alright, I’ll leave this to you,” Addison said. ”Once the mages are well rested, please have Archmage Elric help me contact the Royal Palace.”

She trusted Archmage Elric to handle the communication because he was like family to her and her father. He already knew about the children and had kept it a secret, so having him manage the communication crystal while she spoke to her parents felt right.

With him overseeing things, she could openly discuss the safety of her children without worry.

Thinking of that made her feel a little lighter, which was why she agreed with Zion and the others’ plan. Besides, she felt she also needed time to explore her body a little more.

During her unconscious state, she had sensed something different about herself, though she wasn’t sure whether it was good or bad, and now she wanted the time to rest properly and understand it better.

With Addison’s agreement, Zion, Maxwell, and Levi didn’t push further. They knew she needed time to rest and recover after expending so much energy wielding the power of light. Since her stance was clear, they finished their meal and returned to their usual routines, keeping the atmosphere calm and normal.

Afterward, they all left Addison’s tent to prepare for the tasks they had discussed. First, Zion led a dozen warriors out to gather the materials the mages would need to construct the teleportation portal.

This was done after consulting with Archmage Elric, who had carefully listed everything required. During the consultation, they also informed him that he would be responsible for contacting the Royal Palace so Addison could speak with her parents.