The Alpha's Regret Return Of The Betrayed Luna (Addison) novel Chapter 158

Chapter 158: Chapter 158 Cruelty By Choice

"Your Majesty," the Beta asked carefully, turning to the Alpha King, "should I bring him to the medical ward? If a fated mate dies the same day they recognize each other... it could be devastating for Princess Addison."

"Yeah, just get that bastard out of my sight," the Alpha King growled, still panting heavily. "I’m barely holding it together. I might really kill him."

His hands were clenched into trembling fists, and his eyes glowed faintly as he struggled for control. His wolf was close to the surface, furious and unrelenting. The primal urge to protect his pup surged within him, and now that he knew the man who hurt her was her fated mate? It was almost too much to bear.

The Alpha King didn’t want to question fate or the Moon Goddess’ will, but this... this felt like a cruel joke. His wolf was howling in fury inside him, demanding blood in exchange for the pain Addison had endured.

Even Addison kept her silence, sensing how volatile her father’s emotions were. She exchanged a glance with Levi, whose quiet nod conveyed his full support. His look said it clearly: ’Whatever you choose, we’re with you.’

Levi wasn’t even looking at Zion anymore. He didn’t care.

’He deserved every hit,’ Levi thought darkly. And for once, his wolf didn’t disagree, no reprimands, no guilt, just a shared, simmering silence. Their loyalty lay with Addison now. Nothing else mattered.

Maxwell, who had remained silent through it all, finally stepped forward and stood in front of Addison. "May I?" he asked softly, his arms opening in silent invitation.

Addison hesitated for a moment, uncertainty flickering in her eyes. But then, with a slight nod, she gave her consent.

As soon as she did, Maxwell pulled her into a firm embrace. Though his aura still carried that signature chill, like an ever-present winter breeze, his hug was warm, grounding, and deeply reassuring. It wasn’t just comfort; it was the bond working its quiet magic.

For the first time in a long while, Addison felt the tight knot in her chest begin to loosen. Her heart trembled, her guard wavered, and suddenly she found herself wanting to pour out every grievance, every ounce of pain and suffering she had buried inside. She wanted someone to hold her through it all, to listen without judgment. And somehow, in Maxwell’s arms, she believed he would.

Such was the strange and powerful pull of the mate bond.

Meanwhile, Zion, still battered and bruised, caught a glimpse of the embrace as he was being escorted out. A pang of jealousy twisted in his chest, but he averted his gaze quickly.

The Royal Beta, supporting him, quietly mind-linked the medical staff, instructing them to prepare for a full neurological scan. Zion’s injuries were severe, and the concern wasn’t just for broken bones. Brain trauma, something even a wolf’s healing couldn’t easily fix, required expert care. And after the beating he endured, they couldn’t afford to take chances.

After Zion left, Addison couldn’t deny the strange hollowness settling inside her. It wasn’t relief, it was something incomplete, unsettling. Levi stepped closer and wrapped his arms around her from behind in a silent show of support.

Maxwell instinctively let out a warning snarl, the sound deep and sharp, his instincts flaring as another male entered his comfort zone and touched his mate. But Levi didn’t back down. He tightened his hold slightly, his presence calm and steady.

Still sandwiched between Maxwell’s protective embrace and Levi’s steady warmth, Addison reached out through the mind link to her parents. "Mother... Father... Please help me hide the twins from their father," she said softly, her voice trembling with nerves.

Her father’s response came swiftly, his tone sharp and perceptive. "Why? Did that bastard do more than what you’ve already told us?" freewebnøvel_com

"No... I’m not ready yet. And it’s hard to explain... please?" Addison pleaded, her voice barely above a whisper. She wasn’t lying; it was too much, too complicated, and her heart still felt raw.

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