Chapter 149 Six Years Ago
The reason the Alpha King chose Maxwell as Addison’s fiancé wasn’t just because he was a strong alpha capable of standing by her side and protecting her; it was also because, at present, Maxwell seemed to be the only one who could help her break the curse.
His unique necklace, attuned to the dark magic used by dark witches, gave him the ability to sense their presence, an ability that could be crucial in tracking them down and uncovering the truth behind Addison’s condition.
"I still don’t know exactly what kind of curse was placed on me, but as everyone can sense, it’s affected my wolf, sealing her away completely. First of all, I want to thank Alpha Maxwell for saving me back then. You have my deepest gratitude. If there’s anything I can do to repay you, please tell me, I’ll do my utmost to help in return."
Addison then turned her gaze to Levi, her expression softening. It was still a shock to her, one she hadn’t fully processed, that her former Gamma had not only grown stronger, but was also revealed to be one of her fated mates.
Why hadn’t she sensed the bond during her time in the Midnight River Pack? Perhaps it was because her wolf, Aurora, had been sealed. Without that connection, she couldn’t feel the pull toward her fated mates, no matter how close they were.
Only after she traveled to the Sacred Land and received help from the Saintess, Sila, did a small crack form in the curse. Though the Saintess couldn’t fully break it, she weakened it enough for Aurora to briefly stir.
It may have been that, in that fleeting moment, Aurora felt the pull of their mate bond, or perhaps the bond with all three of them was so powerful that it momentarily awakened her wolf from deep slumber.
Either way, Addison was left with complicated feelings. Fate had drawn these men to her, each of them with a past connection to her, whether painful or comforting. When she looked at Levi now, she wasn’t sure whether to feel relieved, overjoyed, or deeply embarrassed.
He had seen her at her lowest, stood beside her through the darkest times. Maybe he had only been doing his duty as her Gamma back then, but still, he had been one of the reasons she survived. For that, she was truly thankful.