Chapter 79 Merchant
"Sweetheart, come here and sit with me," the Queen said warmly as she gently guided Addison to sit on her right. The twins quietly took their places on Addison’s right, behaving with calm obedience, while Mila sat gracefully on the Queen’s left.
As the first store owner entered to present their products, their gaze briefly landed on Addison. She looked familiar. It wasn’t the first time these merchants had stepped inside the palace to showcase their wares before the royal family.
Though the Alpha King and Queen had always shielded Addison from public attention, this private shopping arrangement had been their tradition from the beginning. Outsiders simply viewed it as an extravagant royal custom.
Over time, many had grown accustomed to it—and those who had been around long enough remembered Addison from her childhood days, recognizing her face even now.
So, the moment they laid eyes on Addison—though her golden hair had turned silver—they still recognized her face. Their eyes widened in shock, and they froze for a moment, stunned. But as realization dawned, their eyes grew misty and red with emotion.
Without hesitation, the werewolf dropped to his knees before her. Not everyone had known what Addison looked like, but all had heard of her—their future Alpha King. Seeing her alive and well, back in the Royal Capital, filled them with joy and reverence.
"Welcome back, Princess!" the werewolf said, his voice thick with emotion. "I am so happy to see you again. I never stopped believing that you would return."
He looked up at her, eyes glistening, his expression a mix of awe and deep sincerity. Then, with a wide, earnest smile, he added, "As a gesture of my loyalty, please choose more, Princess. Consider it my gift to celebrate your return."
Addison’s expression softened, but she quickly shook her head. "No... there’s no need," she said gently.