The Alpha's Regret Return Of The Betrayed Luna (Addison) novel Chapter 60

Chapter 60: Chapter 60 No Face To Return

Right now, her plan was to become the Luna of this pack first. Once that was achieved, even if Zion later discovered she wasn’t the real princess, it would be too late. Besides, she could always argue that she never officially assumed the title of royal princess—it was merely their assumption that led to the misunderstanding. She had just never corrected it.

No matter what, Claire believed she could talk her way out of any situation. After all, as long as she never stepped foot in the palace, there was no way Zion—or anyone else—would discover she wasn’t the real royal princess.

It had already been three years since the princess went missing. So what if she used the title outside the palace? No one would question her, and no one would know she was lying.

As far as anyone knew, the real princess might have already been killed by vampires—that would explain the years of silence. So as long as she never reappeared, no one, especially Zion, would ever know whether Claire was the real princess or not.

And if she truly refused to return, the Alpha King couldn’t force her. They’d likely assume she was simply angry—bitter that no one ever came to rescue her. Once they found out she was mated to the Alpha of the Midnight River Pack, they might even offer their blessing.

She could always decline their visits or reject any summons to the palace. If she played her cards right, she might even get pregnant with Zion’s child by then, securing her place as the Luna and mother of the future heir.

To Claire, it was the perfect plan. A plan she had been crafting from the moment Zion dragged her out of that wretched place and mistook her for the missing princess. For her, it had been love at first sight—and now, she was determined. She wanted Zion, and no one would stop her.

"I-I just couldn’t face them anymore. I was too weak... I couldn’t even protect my baby. To the Alpha King, that would be a terrible disgrace, and I just..." Claire’s voice trembled as tears welled in her eyes, her gaze locked on Zion.

She was answering his question—why she refused to return to the Royal Palace with the convoy. And as the Royal Princess, if she truly wished to stay, Zion had no authority to drive her away.

The Royal Family ruled over the entire domain, and their members had the right to reside in any pack they chose, treated with the dignity of royalty. If she declared she wouldn’t return, then that would be final. From that moment on, she would be honored like a Luna—second only to the Alpha himself-as an esteemed guest of the Midnight River Pack.

Even Zion couldn’t find fault in her words. After all, the Royal Princess was known not for her appearance, but for her strength. By the age of fifteen, she was already participating in territory patrols and handling disputes involving rogues.

At sixteen, she earned her first rogue kill—and she wasn’t shaken by it. She believed her actions were justified, that taking one life meant saving many innocent citizens. That mindset wasn’t wrong. It was part of why she was both admired and feared—two essential traits for a leader.

A leader couldn’t afford to be too righteous, lest they be seen as weak or idealistic. True leadership requires the ability to inspire fear just as much as empathy. There had to be a balance between both.

Only the strong have the right to set the rules—and the privilege to show compassion. The weak are simply trampled. This was the core lesson the Alpha King instilled in his daughter. So while the Royal Princess was known for her compassion and was beloved by the people, she was also strong and ruthless when necessary.

"Zion... You know how many people look up to the royal princess. It’s both an honor and a curse to hold that position. One wrong step, and the whispers start—every action is magnified, every flaw dissected." freewebnovel-cσ๓

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