Chapter 21 Claire’s Condition – Highlight Chapter from The Alpha's Regret Return Of The Betrayed Luna (Addison)
Chapter 21 Claire’s Condition is a standout chapter in The Alpha's Regret Return Of The Betrayed Luna (Addison) by GoddessKM, where the pace intensifies and character dynamics evolve. Rich in drama and tension, this part of the story grips readers and pushes the Romance narrative into new territory.
"Ha... ugh." Addison let out a bitter, mocking laugh that quickly turned into a pained groan as a sharp jab of agony from her ribs reminded her of her injury. The pain shot through her side, a cruel reminder of Claire’s framing—and Zion’s blind trust.
The pack doctor hadn’t even looked at her before they threw her into the dungeon. The shard of glass lodged in her knee was still there, untouched, and by now Addison couldn’t even tell where it hurt the most—everything just throbbed in agony.
She wanted to cry, to scream out the injustice and betrayal, but maybe the shock had gone too deep. No tears came. Her eyes were dry, her chest hollow, but the ache was still there—sharp, suffocating. She felt utterly miserable, inside and out, so much so that she couldn’t even bring herself to pity her own state.
And her mate—Zion. Even if they were only chosen mates, he should have felt something through the bond. That thread of connection should’ve told him she was in pain. He should have felt it. But instead, he turned his back on her, sent her down here like she was nothing, left her bleeding and broken.
He knew. Zion knew her condition—knew she was wolfless, that she didn’t have the healing power others took for granted. For someone like her, injuries like this could be fatal if left untreated. So in throwing her down here, in delaying her care... it was as if he’d chosen death for her. As if he was telling her: go die.
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On Zion’s side, he was pacing anxiously outside Claire’s room on the second floor, waiting for the pack doctor to emerge. Earlier, when he heard that Addison had returned to the packhouse to help Claire prepare the guest room for their incoming visitor, he had intended to head upstairs to see her. It had been over a week since he last saw Addison, and guilt tugged at him—he had missed her.
But that entire week, he’d been by Claire’s side. Her emotions were unstable, and he feared that any stress might harm her or the pup she carried. So he catered to her every request, obeyed her whims without question, trying to keep her calm. He didn’t dare upset her, not when the consequences could be so serious.
And because of that... he never found the time or courage to face Addison.
So, he had taken this opportunity as an excuse to catch a glimpse of Addison—to see how she was doing, what kind of attitude she held after everything. But the moment he stepped into the packhouse, a scream tore through the air, sharp and sudden.
Almost instantly, the thick metallic scent of blood hit his nose, wafting from the floor above.
Without hesitation, Zion bolted up the stairs, his heart pounding. But nothing could prepare him for the sight that greeted him—Addison and Claire both lying at the foot of the staircase. His eyes flared red with a surge of rage and panic.
And then he heard it—soft and trembling, yet enough to ignite the flame in his chest further. Claire’s omega attendant murmured fearfully, "W-Why did Luna Addison push Miss Claire down the stairs? Miss Claire was only trying to help Luna Addison down... Did she want to harm the pup inside Miss Claire’s stomach?"
Hearing those words, Zion’s mind buzzed with fear. Claire wasn’t just anyone—she was the Royal Princess, the Alpha King’s only daughter, and now she carried the royal bloodline in her womb.
Attempting to harm a royal heir was a capital offense, punishable by death. The thought alone made Zion’s blood run cold. His face paled, and panic quickly turned to fury.
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