The Alpha's Regret Return Of The Betrayed Luna (Addison) novel Chapter 17

Chapter 17: Chapter 17 Meant To Be Cast Aside

He instinctively turned toward the source—and in that split second, Greg seized the opportunity. His foot slammed into Zion’s side. Though Zion managed to block most of the force, the impact still sent him skidding several feet across the dirt, his boots carving a long trail in the ground.

"Alpha Zion, I won," Greg declared smugly, brushing imaginary dust off his hands.

Zion’s brows furrowed. It wasn’t exactly a dignified victory—but a loss was still a loss. He said nothing, simply nodding in acknowledgment, though a flicker of irritation crossed his face.

His gaze drifted toward the source of the distraction—a woman passing by, laughing beside a man. The sight made his frown deepen.

"Z-Zion! Are you alright?!" Claire rushed over, her hands protectively cradling her pregnant belly, her eyes full of concern. She studied his face, confused by the faraway look in his eyes.

When he didn’t respond, she called again, more gently this time. "Zion?"

Only then did Zion blink himself back to the present. His gaze shifted to Claire, and he gave a slow, absentminded nod before turning to look at his Beta.

"So," he said with narrowed eyes, suspicion lacing his tone, "what exactly was it you wanted me to do again?"

It was clear he already sensed Greg was up to something mischievous.

Beta Greg grinned broadly, his canines flashing as he spoke with mock innocence. "It’s really not that difficult, Alpha Zion. Just a simple task—accompany our precious Miss Claire and don’t leave her side for the entire week."

He clasped his hands behind his back, looking far too pleased with himself. "She’s still pregnant, and it’s her first time in our pack. Aside from you, she isn’t quite comfortable with anyone else. Being by her side will definitely help lift her spirits—and stabilize her emotions, which could affect the pup."

Greg shrugged casually. "While you keep her company, I’ll handle your duties and manage the pack. That way, you can focus on her."

Of course, what he didn’t say aloud was his true intention: to give Claire and his Alpha more time together, hoping their bond would deepen. If he could just nudge their relationship forward, maybe—just maybe—he could finally convince Zion to dissolve his mate bond with Addison.

When Zion hesitated for a moment too long, clearly lost in thought, Beta Greg pressed further, his tone a bit more persuasive.

"Alpha, you know how important it is to protect Miss Claire and make sure she feels welcome and safe in our territory. If she’s unhappy or mistreated, the Alpha King won’t take it lightly—and the last thing we need is for him to think we’re neglecting his precious daughter."

Greg gave a pointed look, lowering his voice just enough to sound serious. "This isn’t just about her... it’s about the greater good of our pack."

Zion took a deep breath and looked off into the distance before giving a curt nod. His lips were pressed into a firm line, but he said nothing. And just like that, he began accompanying Claire as promised.

Meanwhile, as Beta Greg had planned, he stepped in to handle Zion’s office work. The very first thing he did was march straight into Addison’s office. The smile on Addison’s face, mid-conversation with her Gamma, vanished the moment she saw him.

Her expression turned cold, her eyes narrowing in displeasure. Greg hadn’t knocked. He hadn’t announced himself. He had simply barged in—blatantly disregarding protocol, authority, and her position as the pack’s Luna.

Without even acknowledging their presence properly, Greg stepped forward and declared in a commanding tone, "Hand over all the core projects of the pack. I’ll take over from here. There’s no need for you to be involved."

His tone dripped with condescension, as if speaking to a subordinate rather than the Luna. Gamma Levi frowned deeply at the blatant disrespect and started to respond—but Greg didn’t spare him even a glance.

"You can’t be serious," she muttered, more to herself than to Greg. Her hands trembled slightly at her sides, whether from anger or disbelief, even she wasn’t sure. freēwebnovel.com

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